Our client is a dynamic, expanding, forward-thinking UK Law Firm providing a broad range of quality legal services to local Hong Kong and international clients. They strive to create a positive, stimulating and diverse work environment - one that is based on teamwork, learning, open communication and knowledge sharing. They have initiatives in place that ensure the firm’s culture is welcoming and supportive. They offer exceptional training opportunities and support to fully develop your potential. They are currently in search for a Construction Associate to form part of their internationally renowned Construction Law Team under the guidance of the leading Construction Lawyer in the Asia Pacific Region.

Construction / Arbitration Associate 3-6 PQE

Responsibilities:

• Advise, draft and negotiate Standard Form Construction Contracts;
• Advise on payment provisions, delay claims, compensation events, defects liability, interim – and final payment certificates etc.
• Represent the Principal Agent, Employer, Consultants, Contractor, Sub-contractor and Suppliers in Construction Disputes;
• Resolution of disputes by way of Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation and Adjudication;
• Draft legal process, e.g. Statement of Case, Defence, Counter-claims, Founding Affidavits, Answering Affidavits, Replying Affidavits, and Supplementary Affidavits etc.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-6 PQE;
• Hong Kong, PRC, UK or Australian Qualified Solicitors;
• Experienced in International Arbitrations, Mediations and Adjudications;
• Good working knowledge of Standard Form Construction Contracts, e.g. NEC, FIDIC, JCT, JCC etc.
• Ability to build relationships;
• Team player;
• Ability to work effectively with partners and juniors in a team;
• Excellent English and Mandarin (spoken, written, drafting skills).

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Marcél Treurnicht at Robert Walters on 2103 5379 or marcel.treurnicht@robertwalters.com.hk quoting the Job Reference MTR/635390.