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Legal Intern

Biji-biji Initiative
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Internship Location: Remote Location (WFH), Messrs. Simrenjeet, and Tay & Co

We are currently looking for a driven and enthusiastic intern to work on Me.reka's platform for legal-related matters. Me.reka Platform is a multi-stakeholder platform designed to bridge gaps between innovators and underutilized resources available at innovation hubs, namely research & development labs, design and prototyping studios, rapid (digital) manufacturing facilities, maker spaces, and universities to create an innovation-friendly and collaborative environment. It aims to unlock underutilized resources, providing inclusive access to technology for the application of advanced technologies, and creating new economic opportunities.

Visit our website to start to apply!

This is a great opportunity to get involved with all types of legal matters happening within the Me.reka platform, that concern a small but growing business. If you are looking to gain experience in various legal areas with a lot of room for exploration and research, this is for you. You will also receive an opportunity to work with our external legal partners, Messrs Simrenjeet, Tay & Co occasionally. Your work will be reviewed by external legal partners from time to time.

We are a young and ambitious team that aims to inspire community-driven action by leveraging the power of innovative problem-solving, creativity, and technology. As part of this team, we are on the hunt for a self-motivated superhero, with an appetite for taking on real responsibility to assist in growing the business and extending our impact.

The ideal candidate should be able to perform the following:
  • Conducting research and drafting Me.reka platform terms of service or terms of conditions or any related legal documents. Example of the platform that's similar to Me.reka Digital Platform is Airbnb and Upwork.
  • Conducting research on the legal database to establish the legal framework for the terms & conditions of Me.reka's platform.
  • Conducting research on mainly privacy laws, digital media laws, cyber-security laws, and personal data protection laws in Malaysia as well as in different jurisdictions.
  • Conducting research on the different governing laws in Malaysia aiming to protect businesses from future legal implications.
  • Assisting the team to curate the Me.reka.io page i.e the terms of service of the User Agreement, privacy policy etc. 
  • Learning to use the respective databases and how to do research work on the proper case laws and statutes. 

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Law or related Excellent understanding of the English language.
  • Writing skills: Must have a mastery of language: Great spelling, punctuation, and grammar count, as well as the ability to write succinctly and boil complex ideas down into simple explanations.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team, to meet deadlines.
  • Organized, sequential, planned, and detailed.
Overall, we're hoping that you are stout and undaunted at effectively dealing with ad-hoc challenges, composed in pressing situations, be flexible with last-minute changes, and still rock a positive attitude throughout your journey as a changemaker!

As part of our Changemaker Talent Development Program, you will have the opportunity to learn, engage, apply, and progress within the organization. You will gain access to additional benefits such as informal networking within our team, participating in real-world projects, joining exclusive informational sessions with senior leaders, expanding mentorship opportunities and career development.


Company Benefits

Innovative and Creative Culture

A team of makers, prototypers and innovators are here. Your imagination and creativity are not limited? Say what? Actualize your ideas!

Inclusiveness

We work in a non-discriminatory manner where conscious efforts are made to create, maintain and ensure a fair and equitable environment

Sustainability

At the beginning of 2017, Biji-biji Initiative embarked on a journey to align itself with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

No dress code

Wear anything you like. With presentable apparels and footwear!

Flexible working hours

Want to avoid traffic? We open our business at 9.30am and finish at 8pm. 8 hours is the working hours requirement

Make a difference

Social and environmental impact is just as important to us as financial sustainability. Your work will make a difference to somebody's life.


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Law / Legal Services


Company Profile

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Biji-biji Initiative

The Biji-biji Initiative is a social enterprise that aims to share progressive ideas with everyone. We are a community of educators, designers, makers, prototypers, artists and innovators.

Beyond Bins by Biji-biji Initiative is all about the people and planet. This campaign strives for a sustainable and circular economy by giving waste a newfound value while promoting alternative sources of income to underprivileged communities. Circular solutions comprise a big part of the new paradigm for sustainable development. With Beyond Bins, we embody the practicality of sustainability; we are excited to involve you in this movement.

Mereka (Biji-biji Education Arm) provides an alternative way to nurture creativity in STEAM education ingrained with principles of sustainability. We teach the skills of the future, to prepare youths and changemakers for the demands and opportunities of the 21st century. With the Mereka approach, we aim to build a talent pool that is resourceful, engaged and informed enough to take on the challenges of our common future. Me.reka Programs are often designed for and engage with marginalized and underprivileged youth.

As a pioneer in innovative education, Mereka has been recognized and engaged by various corporates, universities, and schools to develop digital platforms and to support their curriculum development and transition towards a more inclusive 21st-century future.


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Legal Intern

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