Construction Associate | 6+ Years PQE | HKG | Regional Law Firm

Star Anise Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Anise Limited is seeking a construction disputes lawyer at senior associate level in its Hong Kong litigation team. The role involves handling large-scale contentious matters, advising on disputes arising from building and construction projects, and working closely with partners.

The candidate should be a Hong Kong qualified lawyer with at least six years' post-qualification experience. Fluency in English is required; Chinese proficiency is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years' post-qualification experience in construction-related dispute resolution.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Chinese proficiency is an advantage but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, commercial acumen and ability to manage clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious construction matters in arbitration and litigation.
• Provide research and clear findings on complex legal issues.
• Discuss and negotiate with clients on construction matters and attend meetings.
• Prepare bill narratives for completed work and contribute to marketing of the practice area.
• Build professional profile through involvement with external industry bodies.

Skills

Construction disputes

Arbitration

Client management

Education

Hong Kong Qualified Lawyer

Job description

WHO

Our client is one of Hong Kong's longest-established law firms, with a strong regional footprint that extends across mainland China. It is seeking a construction disputes lawyer to join its litigation practice at senior associate level, working closely with the partners in the construction disputes team on complex and large-scale contentious matters. The firm prides itself on a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, and it invests heavily in the learning and development of its people.

WHAT

You will handle contentious construction matters, advising on complex, large-scale disputes arising from building and construction projects and acting for employers and contractors in both arbitration and litigation. Day to day, that means undertaking research and producing clear, accurate findings tailored to specific legal issues, discussing and negotiating with clients on complex construction matters, and attending client meetings to discuss points of law and understand client requirements. You will also prepare bill narratives summarising completed work, contribute to the management and marketing of the practice area, and build your professional profile through involvement with external industry bodies.

YOU

The successful candidate will be a Hong Kong qualified lawyer with a minimum of six years' post-qualification experience in construction-related dispute resolution; candidates with more experience may be considered at counsel level. You will be fluent in spoken and written English, with proficiency in Chinese an advantage though not a requirement. A good team player with strong interpersonal skills, commercial acumen and client management ability, you will be dynamic, self-motivated and comfortable working under pressure.