Project Legal Counsel - Hong Kong (M&A & Contracts)

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Exam Leave

Job summary

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, seeks a curious and self-driven project lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our Asia legal team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on water, waste, and energy projects and reports to the General Counsel - Hong Kong & Macau.

You will review tender documents, draft/ negotiate EPC, BOT, DBOM, and O&M contracts, conduct due diligence, and manage external counsel and budgets while advising on group policies and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with reputable international law firms or in-house legal department of multinational corporations, preferably with M&A or transactional construction experience.
• Strong academic background and experience in complex contract drafting.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin with Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and advising on public and private tender documentation.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating project contracts (EPC, BOT, DBOM, Services, O&M).
• Conducting and supervising external lawyers in arbitration and litigation involving the Group.
• Advising on, drafting and negotiating M&A contracts and due diligence.
• Managing disputes and coordinating external counsel; supervising major group policies.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

M&A experience

English & Mandarin drafting

Project experience

Education

Hong Kong Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, seeks a curious and self-driven project lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our Asia legal team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on water, waste, and energy projects and reports to the General Counsel - Hong Kong & Macau.

You will review tender documents, draft/ negotiate EPC, BOT, DBOM, and O&M contracts, conduct due diligence, and manage external counsel and budgets while advising on group policies and regulatory changes.