Our client is a dynamic, expanding, forward-thinking global law firm providing a broad range of quality legal services to local and international clients. They primarily focus on corporate/commercial work, indemnity insurance, international arbitration and construction and engineering. 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 ASSOCIATE – 3-7 PQE

(MTR/645120)

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 3-7 PQE;
• Hong Kong, PRC 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/645120.