Global Commercial & Legal Manager

ECG Engineering Pty Ltd; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Engineering Pty Ltd in Manila seeks an experienced Manager Commercial & Legal to lead ECG’s commercial and legal function across international operations. You will guide contract strategy, risk management and disputes, aligning legal risk with business objectives.

This role offers exposure to senior leaders, project teams and finance, with responsibility for due diligence, acquisitions and strategic transactions.

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission to practise.
• Current practising certificate where required.
• At least five years post-admission experience in commercial law.
• Commercial experience within engineering, construction, resources or project delivery.
• Strong capability across contract risk, claims, disputes and commercial negotiations.
• Experience advising senior operational and business leaders and managing external legal advisers.
• Practical commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear business advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, drafting and negotiation of client, supplier, subcontractor and other commercial agreements
• Advise on contract structures, pricing, liabilities, indemnities, insurance, variations, claims and dispute resolution
• Partner with project, operational, finance and executive teams to identify commercial and legal risks early
• Review material tender terms, qualifications and commercial proposals and provide clear recommendations before submission
• Lead significant commercial negotiations and coordinate ECG’s response to material claims and disputes
• Support contract handover so project teams understand key obligations, milestones, notice requirements and commercial risks
• Advise on acquisitions, partnerships and strategic transactions, including due diligence, transaction documents and external legal support

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Advising leadership

Managing external advisers

Education

Law degree

Job description

ECG Engineering Pty Ltd in Manila seeks an experienced Manager Commercial & Legal to lead ECG’s commercial and legal function across international operations. You will guide contract strategy, risk management and disputes, aligning legal risk with business objectives.

This role offers exposure to senior leaders, project teams and finance, with responsibility for due diligence, acquisitions and strategic transactions.