Legal Intern

DFDL was established in 1994 and founded on a unique vision: to create an integrated legal and tax advisory firm, with in-depth knowledge of the developing jurisdictions in which we are based. Our dedicated professionals exhibit the acumen and insight necessary to assist you in navigating the legal and tax complexities and challenges. Drawing on a wide-ranging industry experience and finely tuned local knowledge in countries we operate in, we strive to provide concise, commercially focused and innovative advice, staying true to our original motto: “One Region. One Firm”.

DFDL has 12 offices including collaborating firms, in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As a full-service firm, DFDL provides legal and tax services across a variety of industry sectors. To better serve our clients’ business needs, we have also organized our expertise into the following practice groups:

• Anti-Trust and Competition
• Aviation and Logistics
• Banking and Finance 
• Compliance and Investigations
• Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment
• Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure 
• Investment Funds
• Real Estate and Hospitality
• Restructuring
• Tax and Transfer Pricing
• Technology, Media and Telecoms

Position:

We are looking to recruit a Legal Intern to be based in Phnom Penh office, Cambodia.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural environment with career development and personal growth opportunities.

Reports to: Legal Advisers/Senior Legal Advisers

Key external relationships: Clients, vendors, auditors and local authorities

Key internal relationships: Partners, Deputy MD, all staff of the Office

Salary range: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position type: Full Time, 6 months of internship

Applicants eligible: Local residents

Working Hour: Mon-Fri, 8am –12pm and 2pm – 6pm

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Main duties of the role

• Provide administrative and technical support to Advisers;
• Liaise with government officers of various ministries and government departments as required;
• Review draft documents prepared by other staff to correct formatting;
• Prepare client correspondence and general legal forms/documents;
• Type documents and prepare presentations in Khmer, English;
• Translate legal and regulatory documents from/to Khmer, English;
• Assist with soft and hard copy filing ensuring filing is done accurately;
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of Knowledge Management resources; and
• Undertaking general administrative duties as required., and
• Other tasks not specifically listed in this document may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Essential skills & proficiency

• Holds a Bachelor of Law degree or student in year 1 to 4;
• Speaks and write Khmer and English;
• Has a good understanding of business laws of Cambodia;
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, be self-motivated, and pay close attention to detail;
• Demonstrate excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and internet research);
• Reliable and punctual.
• Exhibits integrity, reliability, and a commitment to strict confidentiality.

Desirable

• Prior experience working at a professional service company, preferably a law firm, is an advantage;
• Prior experience working in a multicultural workplace is an advantage;
• Friendly and approachable, with good people skills; and
• Languages other than English and Khmer would be an advantage.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae or resume, accompanied by a covering letter outlining the candidate’s interest in and suitability for the position.

All applications and expressions of interest will be treated confidentially and reviewed only by DFDL Senior Management and the Human Resources team.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.