Legal Counsel/ Manager - Construction

Michael Page; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house opportunity

Job summary

Michael Page is representing a leading construction and engineering company in Hong Kong that seeks a commercially minded Legal Counsel / Legal Manager to support across project lifecycles. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating construction agreements, providing pragmatic advice, and handling disputes with a strong emphasis on risk allocation and contract interpretation.

Ideal candidates have 5-8+ PQE, a law degree, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ PQE qualified lawyer
• Degree in Law or related discipline
• Strong construction/infrastructure experience
• Fluent in English and Chinese

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a broad range of construction-related agreements.
• Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle from tender to completion.
• Advise on contract interpretation, entitlements, risk allocation, variations, EOT and liquidated damages.
• Manage construction disputes, adjudications, arbitrations, mediations and court proceedings.
• Coordinate with external counsel, experts and consultants on dispute resolution.
• Support governance, regulatory compliance and internal policies.

Job description

• Construction lawyer or seasoned Legal Manager

• Inhouse opportunity
• Construction lawyer or seasoned Legal Manager

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7131383