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Administrative Assistant Microsoft Office

Location:
Alexandria, VA
Posted:
January 31, 2018

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RENEE PEI FERN TIUN

*********@*****.*** 240-***-**** 417 N Howard St #104, Alexandria, VA 22304

SUMMARY

Charismatic lawyer called to the bar in Malaysia with 8 years of working experience. Seeking to gain local industry experience and to kick start a successful career in America.

EXPERIENCE

AMBANK (M) BHD, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia September 2015 – April 2017

Legal Counsel

Simplified processes and shorten turnaround time by overhauling and updating standard loan documentation templates.

In just under a month, successfully negotiated terms and merged two major terms and conditions of two unique capital markets services within the AmBank group of companies.

Negotiated contracts with clients from various industries such as the construction industry, financial industry, IT industry.

Lead the legal department in ensuring and implementing the culture of compliance.

General advisory work to various business units within the AmBank group of companies including vetting of general corporate loan documents, syndicated loans, medium term notes program agreements and various contracts entered into by the AmBank group of companies.

JEFF LEONG, POON & WONG Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 2012 – August 2015

Senior Associate (Litigation)

Practiced in general litigation matters ranging from contractual disputes, corporate Islamic financing, banking, defamation, intellectual property, professional negligence, cross border arbitration matters, and corporate disputes.

Successfully lead trials and hearings, both in English and in Malay, including hearings at the appellate court of Malaysia.

Handled public and the press’ attention having assisted in representing a controversial client.

Lead and/or managed substantial litigation files with voluminous documents involving clients from various industries such as financial, construction, mining and auditing.

Involved in the drafting of complicated cause papers and settlement agreements between local entities or cross-border entities.

CHOOI & COMPANY Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia June 2010 – March 2012

Associate (Litigation)

Provided support to the Senior Litigation Partner in the field of litigation and dispute resolution, principally in commercial litigation.

Assisted in and drafted various submissions for matters up to the Appellate Court of Malaysia.

Managed voluminous bankruptcy files and carried our meticulous legal research in various jurisdiction

CHEE SIAH LE KEE & PARTNERS Melaka, Malaysia August 2009 – May 2010

Pupil in Chambers

Assisted in litigation matters including banking litigation, employment law.

Handled distress proceedings involving defendants who are tenants of a shopping complex.

Lead the firm’s client appreciation dinner organizing team.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya 2010

Multimedia University Bachelor of Law, Honours 2009

SKILLS

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (spoken and written).

Thrives in a demanding and fast paced working environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsible, independent and driven having able to deliver under minimal supervision.



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