Legal Counsel

The legal counsel will be part of a legal team providing corporate legal function support. This is a team role and requires a mature and commercially savvy practitioner to provide analysis, advice and representation for legal issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal analysis and advice to senior management and cross-functional project teams with regards to identified areas of potential legal risks, opportunities and compliance with applicable laws;
• Provide legal analysis and advice on commercial and employment law activities including formation of new entities, corporate law, compliance with policies and regulations;
• Provide legal guidance and support to ensure all transactions and activities shall meet company internal policies and standards, and local legal, regulatory and compliance standards, as well as the applicable laws and regulations;
• Provide case management support for all kinds of disputes, arbitration/litigation/adjudication cases;
• Liaise and coordinate with global head office in carrying out legal function.
• Liaise with and manage external law firms and advisors, including evaluation of external advisers;
• Track developments and trends in regional policies and regulations;
• Provide legal training to internal employees and project teams, and case law;
• Represent company before administrative or quasi-judicial government agencies.

Requirements:

• Possess a Degree in Law. Qualified to practice law in a Asia Pacific jurisdiction
• Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in an EPC environment
• Familiarity with standard contracts such as FIDIC, PSSCO, REDAS, SIA or PAM
• Broad-based knowledge in policies and regulations in the Southeast Asia region. Familiarity with Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and/or Indonesia legal framework will be advantageous
• Has handled large-scale infrastructure, Building and Plant projects
• Experience in Public Private Partnership framework for projects
• Well organized, timely in delivery of work and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
• A strong team player with good interpersonal, communication and analytical skills