4 Junior Attorney jobs in Malaysia
Patent Attorney
Posted 11 days ago
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Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.
A fantastic opportunity for a Patent Attorney to work in Cochlear Malaysia . In this role, you will leverage specialist knowledge to help implementation and refinement of patent acquisition and generation strategies for Cochlear’s world-leading medical devices. This aspect of the role requires direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders worldwide, including Australia, Europe and the USA. You will also support Cochlear's IP department by developing and managing AI patenting tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Globally prosecute patent applications (exposure to US, EU, China market is ideal to have).
Conduct prior-art searches and provide patentability or freedom-to-operate analyses.
Develop and refine AI prompts and agents to draft claims, summarize inventions, or classify technologies.
Lead invention disclosure sessions and strategically support the IP committee.
Collaborate with R&D engineers and manage outside counsel to drive IP strategy.
Key Requirements:
Possess at least 6–10 years of experience as a registered patent attorney, both in private practice and in-house.
Minimum technical background in bio-medical, electrical, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or physics.
Graduated in Bachelor of Law or equivalent courses (ideal to have).
Proven track record in global patent drafting, office actions, and filings.
Experience with AI tools or having high level curiosity to learn technology — prompt design and testing (no coding required).
Excellent English communication and stakeholder facilitation skills.
Growth mindset, curiosity about emerging tech.
Why You’ll Love It
Work at the intersection of AI innovation and patent law.
Drive forward AI-powered IP workflows and influence global filing strategies.
Collaborate with top-tier practitioners worldwide.
Opportunity for professional growth through AI, IP strategy, and leadership exposure.
Cochlear Malaysia provides shared services to support Cochlear’s global operations. The growing team of professionals in Malaysia provides critical support in areas such as IT infrastructure and applications, development and testing, business intelligence development and support, procurement, customer service, service and repairs and returned device analysis engineering.
If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
Welcome!Our growth is creating great opportunities!
Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it. So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
We're the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives.
Our MissionWe help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.
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Are you a qualified trade mark / IP attorney eager to take on a new exciting role?
We're looking for a driven Junior Associate to join our Brands & Legal team at our Southeast Asia hub located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with up to 1–2 years of experience who is ready to contribute to high-quality legal services and support a dynamic, international practice.
About the Role
As an Associate, you’ll support attorneys and partners with legal research, document preparation, prosecution, and contentious matters. You'll play a key role in maintaining efficient legal operations and ensuring excellent case handling and client care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research, analyze regulations and caselaw, and summarize findings.
- Support legal database management and assist in organizing and tracking case files and deadlines.
- Conduct availability searches.
- Advise on use and registrability, draft specifications, and prepare applications.
- Report refusals with assessments.
- Prepare responses to MYIPO refusals.
- Prepare response strategies to refusals from SE Asia IP Offices and coordinate with foreign lawyers.
- Assess and advise on oppositions in or out of court.
- Handle oppositions, revocation, and invalidity actions.
- Prepare skeletal submissions and attend hearings at MYIPO.
- Handle assignment and renewal programs.
- Assist in pleadings and submissions.
- Conduct basic market research in KL on counterfeits / unauthorized use.
- Liaise with government authorities on enforcement actions.
- Prepare complaints for enforcement actions.
- Attend enforcement raid actions, and post-raid follow-ups.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case information.
- Stay updated on recent case law and regulatory updates and contribute to internal/marketing updates.
What We’re Looking For
- LLB degree from UK or MY (minimum 2:2 grade).
- Admitted to practice in Malaysia.
- Ideally 1-2 years' experience in IP at a KL law firm.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and communication skills.
- Highly organized, good attention to detail, excellent time management abilities.
- A motivated, proactive team player who can also work independently.
- Curious, tech-minded, receptive to training.
- Committed to continuous development and professional learning.
As a Junior Associate, you will support and foster team collaboration, ensure legal accuracy, and contribute to long-term client success. Join us and advance your legal career with purpose.
Why Abion?
Join a vibrant company where you will thrive in a fast-paced, international environment that values transparency, openness, and accountability.
At Abion, we believe in working hard and having fun together. In this dynamic role, you will make an impact in the IP world while collaborating with a talented, global team of experts.
We support your well-being and encourage a balanced lifestyle, offering freedom with responsibility. We also celebrate successes and enjoy team activities that bring us closer together.
If interested, please apply with your CV in English.
#J-18808-LjbffrPatent Attorney
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Patent Attorney
to work in
Cochlear Malaysia . In this role, you will leverage specialist knowledge to help implementation and refinement of patent acquisition and generation strategies for Cochlear’s world-leading medical devices. This aspect of the role requires direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders worldwide, including Australia, Europe and the USA. You will also support Cochlear's IP department by developing and managing AI patenting tools. Key Responsibilities: Globally
prosecute
patent applications (exposure to US, EU, China market is ideal to have). Conduct
prior-art searches
and provide patentability or freedom-to-operate analyses. Develop and refine
AI prompts and agents
to draft claims, summarize inventions, or classify technologies. Lead
invention disclosure sessions
and strategically support the IP committee. Collaborate with R&D engineers and manage outside counsel to drive IP strategy. Key Requirements: Possess at least
6–10 years
of experience as a registered patent attorney, both in private practice and in-house. Minimum technical background in bio-medical, electrical, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or physics. Graduated in
Bachelor
of Law or equivalent courses (ideal to have). Proven track record in
global patent drafting, office actions, and filings. Experience with
AI tools or having high level curiosity to learn technology
— prompt design and testing (no coding required). Excellent English communication and stakeholder facilitation skills. Growth mindset, curiosity about emerging tech. Why You’ll Love It Work at the
intersection of AI innovation and patent law. Drive forward
AI-powered IP workflows
and influence global filing strategies. Collaborate with
top-tier practitioners
worldwide. Opportunity for
professional growth
through AI, IP strategy, and leadership exposure. Cochlear Malaysia provides shared services to support Cochlear’s global operations. The growing team of professionals in Malaysia provides critical support in areas such as IT infrastructure and applications, development and testing, business intelligence development and support, procurement, customer service, service and repairs and returned device analysis engineering. If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below. Welcome!
Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it. So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! We're the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives. Our Mission
We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.
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IP Attorney
Posted today
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Junior Associate
to join our Brands & Legal team at our Southeast Asia hub located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with up to 1–2 years of experience who is ready to contribute to high-quality legal services and support a dynamic, international practice. About the Role As an Associate, you’ll support attorneys and partners with legal research, document preparation, prosecution, and contentious matters. You'll play a key role in maintaining efficient legal operations and ensuring excellent case handling and client care. Key Responsibilities Conduct legal research, analyze regulations and caselaw, and summarize findings. Support legal database management and assist in organizing and tracking case files and deadlines. Conduct availability searches. Advise on use and registrability, draft specifications, and prepare applications. Report refusals with assessments. Prepare responses to MYIPO refusals. Prepare response strategies to refusals from SE Asia IP Offices and coordinate with foreign lawyers. Assess and advise on oppositions in or out of court. Handle oppositions, revocation, and invalidity actions. Prepare skeletal submissions and attend hearings at MYIPO. Handle assignment and renewal programs. Assist in pleadings and submissions. Conduct basic market research in KL on counterfeits / unauthorized use. Liaise with government authorities on enforcement actions. Prepare complaints for enforcement actions. Attend enforcement raid actions, and post-raid follow-ups. Maintain strict confidentiality of client and case information. Stay updated on recent case law and regulatory updates and contribute to internal/marketing updates. What We’re Looking For LLB degree from UK or MY (minimum 2:2 grade). Admitted to practice in Malaysia. Ideally 1-2 years' experience in IP at a KL law firm. Strong legal research, analytical, and communication skills. Highly organized, good attention to detail, excellent time management abilities. A motivated, proactive team player who can also work independently. Curious, tech-minded, receptive to training. Committed to continuous development and professional learning. As a Junior Associate, you will support and foster team collaboration, ensure legal accuracy, and contribute to long-term client success. Join us and advance your legal career with purpose. Why Abion? Join a vibrant company where you will thrive in a fast-paced, international environment that values transparency, openness, and accountability. At Abion, we believe in working hard and having fun together. In this dynamic role, you will make an impact in the IP world while collaborating with a talented, global team of experts. We support your well-being and encourage a balanced lifestyle, offering freedom with responsibility. We also celebrate successes and enjoy team activities that bring us closer together. If interested, please apply with your CV in English.
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