LEGAL COUNCIL (IN-HOUSE)

L & K ENGINEERING CO., LTD (Singapore Branch); Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering company is seeking an experienced legal advisor to guide compliance and manage legal aspects of construction, development, and corporate projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of commercial law, excellent communication skills including Mandarin, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Min. 5 years experience, preferably in construction industry.
• Knowledge of International Construction contract (FIDIC) and arbitration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding construction projects and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage relationships with external law firms.

Skills

Legal compliance

Commercial law

Project management principles

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Responsibilities :

• Advise senior management and cross-functional project teams with regard to potential legal risks and compliance with applicable laws.
• Provide legal advice on infrastructure, construction and development projects; from pre-contractual stage to structuring joint-ventures/acquisitions/divestments.
• Provide legal advice on commercial and employment law activities including the formation of new entities, corporate law, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support the Contracts Teams in reviewing, drafting and negotiating all commercial agreements which includes, but not limited to, NDA, MOU, Subcontracts, Purchase Agreements, Construction Contracts and also to coordinate with the global head office in carrying out corporate legal function.
• Liaise with and manage external law firms and advisors.
• Provide timely legal analysis and advice on prosecution or defense of contractual disputes.
• Represent company before administrative or quasi-judicial government agencies.

Requirements :

• Degree in Law or its equivalent
• Min. 5 years working experience, preferably in construction industry.
• Knowledgeable in International Construction contract (FIDIC) and specialized in international arbitration including SIAC and ICC.
• Knowledgeable in structuring various types of company models including but not limited to joint ventures, public private partnership, LLP and LLC.
• Knowledge of project management principles will be an advantage.
• Have handled large-scale infrastructure, Building, and Plant projects.
• Well organized, timely in the delivery of work and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, with Mandarin as a second language (to handle our Chinese counterparts, subcons, vendors, etc).