Asia Area Legal Counsel Projects & Infrastructure

Position: Asia Area Legal Counsel – Projects & Infrastructure

Experience: 4–8 years PQE

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Counsel with strong experience in construction, engineering and infrastructure projects to support a range of complex, asset-intensive projects. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in EPC contracts, project development and execution, and commercial risk management, preferably with exposure to the energy and power sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Construction Contracts: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction, engineering and project-related contracts, including EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) agreements, subcontracting arrangements, procurement contracts, equipment supply agreements and service contracts.
• Project Lifecycle Support: Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle, from project development and procurement to construction, commissioning and operations.
• Contractual Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks relating to project execution, including project delays, cost overruns, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, variations, defects, warranties and contractor claims.
• Commercial Negotiations: Work closely with project development, engineering, procurement and commercial teams to negotiate contractual terms, resolve project-related legal issues and facilitate project delivery.
• Dispute Resolution: Support the management of construction and commercial disputes, including contractual claims, arbitration, litigation and settlement negotiations, coordinating with external counsel where necessary.
• M&A and Investments: Provide legal support on M&A transactions, joint ventures and investments involving infrastructure, energy or other asset-intensive businesses, including transaction documentation and due diligence.
• General Legal Advisory: Advise internal stakeholders on contractual interpretation, regulatory considerations, project compliance and other legal matters arising from project development and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law and qualification to practise in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Approximately 4–8 years of post-qualification legal experience, gained in a reputable law firm and/or an in-house legal team.
• Strong experience in construction, engineering and EPC contracts, preferably involving complex infrastructure, industrial or energy-related projects.
• Prior experience in the energy or infrastructure sector is essential, preferably involving renewable energy or power projects, such as wind, solar, BESS, hydropower or other power generation and energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience in construction disputes, international arbitration, infrastructure M&A, joint ventures or other asset-intensive transactions would be an advantage.
• Strong commercial awareness, contract drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify and manage contractual risks independently.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage, as the role involves liaising with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders across the Asian region.