Overview
Pupil Jobs in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia at RDS Partnership
Title: Pupil
Company: RDS Partnership
Location: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Company Description RDS Partnership is an award-winning, full-service commercial law firm whose partners are consistently ranked among Malaysia’s leading lawyers by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and Asian Legal Business. The firm is driven by high standards of integrity, morality, and performance, with a strong focus on excellence in client service. Its founding goals include delivering customized legal services, embracing legal technology and innovation, nurturing young talent, and fostering a respectful work environment. RDS Partnership’s lawyers combine deep industry knowledge with a solid understanding of business processes and commercial concerns. The firm’s main practice areas span appellate advocacy, banking and finance, capital markets, civil and commercial disputes, construction and arbitration, corporate fraud, data protection, employment and industrial relations, energy and infrastructure, fintech, government and regulatory matters, healthcare and medical negligence, incentives, intellectual property and technology, maritime and shipping, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, tax, trade facilitation, and wills and probate.
Role Description The Pupil will work full time on-site in Georgetown, supporting lawyers across a broad range of commercial and contentious matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, preparing case bundles, and assisting with client meetings and court hearings under supervision. The role involves helping with due diligence, document management, and case administration across various practice areas. The Pupil will be expected to learn and apply legal technology tools, maintain accurate records, and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives. This position offers structured training, close mentorship from experienced practitioners, and exposure to complex commercial work in a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- Strong legal research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail in reviewing cases and legislation.
- Proficiency in legal drafting, written communication, and clear, concise documentation of advice and case updates.
- Effective time management, organization, and ability to handle multiple matters while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact respectfully with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Comfort with legal technology, document management systems, and basic office software (e.g., word processing and spreadsheets).
- Completed law degree from a recognized institution and eligibility to undertake pupillage in Malaysia.
- Demonstrated interest in commercial law and at least one of the firm’s key practice areas through academic work, internships, or moot participation.
- High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to learning, with willingness to receive feedback and grow within the firm.
