Recruit Ref: L Posting Date: Shun Yuen Construction Co Ltd Legal Advisor / Legal Counsel Job Description About Our Company A dynamic and energetic company engaging in the local construction as a main contractor for major Civil Engineering and Building Maintenance works.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DUTIESContract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate diverse construction contracts, including HKSAR government standard forms, consultancy agreements, subcontracts, and tender documents.
Project Legal Support: Advise project teams on claims, disputes, extensions of time, variations, and other execution-phase issues.
Dispute Resolution: Manage litigation, arbitration (under HK Arbitration Ordinance), and mediation; collaborate with external counsel on resolution strategies.
Compliance & Risk: Monitor changes in HK construction laws (e.g., Buildings Ordinance); provide compliance guidance and risk alerts to business units.
Corporate Commercial: Handle daily operational legal matters, including company secretarial work (HK Companies Ordinance), trademarks, employment, procurement, and leasing.
Legal Training: Conduct training for non-legal staff to improve risk awareness and contract management skills.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLSQualified solicitor in HK (LLB & PCLL) with 8-10+ years' post-qualification experience.
Extensive experience in complex construction/engineering contracts within the industry is preferred.
In-depth expertise in HK construction law, contract law, and government standard contracts is essential.
Requires exceptional drafting, negotiation, and bilingual (English, Cantonese, Mandarin) communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to work independently under pressure.
Experience with disputes (arbitration/mediation) and prior in-house counsel role are preferred.
Must be proactive, detail-oriented, resilient, and a strong team player.
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Industry: Building / Construction Job Category / Function: Professional Services (Legal & Compliance)Job Position Level: General Employment Term: Full Time Min.
