Legal Counsel/ Manager - Construction

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel/Legal Manager for its construction client to provide practical legal support across the business. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, negotiating contracts and advising on risk from tender through project completion.

You will support project teams, manage disputes with external counsel, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Fluency in English and Chinese is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ PQE in common law jurisdictions.
• Degree in Law or related discipline.
• Experience in construction/infrastructure field.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related agreements.

Job description

We are a leading construction and engineering company with a strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure, commercial, residential, and development projects. Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel / Legal Manager to join our legal team and provide practical legal support across the business.

Description

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a broad range of construction-related agreements
• Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle, from tender stage to project completion.
• Advise project teams on contract interpretation, contractual entitlements, risk allocation, variation claims, extension of time (EOT), liquidated damages and project disputes.
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders on day-to-day operational matters.
• Support contract administration and project risk management initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate construction-related disputes, adjudications, arbitrations, mediations and court proceedings.
• Work closely with external counsel, experts, and consultants on litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and internal policies.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the construction industry.

Profile

• 5-8+ PQE Qualified lawyer in Hong Kong, England & Wales, Australia, Singapore or other common law jurisdictions Or candidate with solid legal experience in construction area
• Degree in Law, Construction Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• A reputable law firm with strong construction/infrastructure practice; and/or
• An in-house legal role within construction, engineering, infrastructure, property development, or related sectors.
• Fluent in English and Chinese.