Legal Counsel

We are seeking a curious and self-driven project lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our Asia legal team as part of a group at the forefront of addressing global sustainability challenges. This role, based in Hong Kong, offers the opportunity to be involved in pioneering projects focussed on waste management, carbon emissions reductions and advancing various circularity initiatives. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Counsel - Hong Kong & Macau.

Provide legal services in developing and implementing water, waste and energy projects in Hong Kong and Macau, including:

• Reviewing and advising on public and private tender documentation;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating project contracts with commercial teams (e.g. EPC, BOT, DBOM, Services Agreements, O&M contracts);
• Conducting and supervising external lawyers in arbitration and litigation procedures involving the Group;
• Advising on, drafting, reviewing and negotiating M&A contracts;
• Conducting and supervising due diligence exercises;
• Advising on and managing disputes;
• Managing and coordinating appointment of external counsel and managing legal budget;
• Advising on general corporate/commercial matters;
• Advising on and supervising the implementation of major Group policies; and
• Monitoring regulatory changes and advising management on the impact of such changes on the Group’s business.