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Legal Counsel/ Manager - Construction

Hong Kong Permanent HK$900,000 - HK$1,100,000 per year View Job Description
Legal Counsel/ Manager - Construction
  • 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.

What's on Offer

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Contact
Christy Cheng
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131383
Phone number
+852 2848 4797

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Attorney - In-house
What is your area of specialisation?
Property
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Christy Cheng
Consultant phone
+852 2848 4797
Job Reference
JN-102026-7131383

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.