Managing Counsel - Asia at Egis Group

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advisory, Contract Negotiation, Ethics and Compliance, Risk Management, Professional Indemnity, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Claims Strategy, Legal Process Improvement, Mentoring, Commercial Law, Infrastructure Law

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Egis is a leading global organisation in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We partner with clients to design, deliver and operate smarter infrastructure and places that respond to the world’s evolving needs. With more than 22,000 employees worldwide, we combine global capability with strong local insight. Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions that help build more balanced, resilient communities. At Egis, you’ll be part of a business shaping the future of cities, transport, energy and the built environment, creating lasting impact where it matters most. Job Description Reporting directly to the APAC General Counsel, this is a senior leadership role responsible for leading legal, ethics and compliance matters across our Asia business. The role partners closely with Managing Directors, operational leaders, project teams and commercial stakeholders to manage legal risk while enabling commercial outcomes across complex infrastructure and consultancy projects. This opportunity can be based in Singapore, Hong Kong or Australia, with Perth considered particularly attractive due to regional time zone alignment. The role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment and who can balance risk management with practical business outcomes. What You’ll Be Doing Acting as the lead legal advisor across Egis’ Asia region Leading negotiation and review of major infrastructure and consultancy contracts Advising on legal, ethics, compliance and governance matters across multiple jurisdictions Supporting project delivery teams and senior leadership on commercial and risk matters Managing claims strategy, insurer engagement and professional indemnity matters Driving legal process improvement, contract standardisation and legal literacy across the business Managing and mentoring members of the Legal, Ethics & Compliance team Managing external legal counsel and legal spend across the region Participating in APAC and Group-level risk review and governance committees Qualifications 10+ years PQE within professional services, engineering, infrastructure or consulting environments Strong experience negotiating consultancy and project contracts across Asia, particularly Southeast Asia Strong understanding of professional indemnity, design liability and commercial risk management Ability to provide commercially pragmatic legal advice to technical and operational stakeholders Experience operating within complex, matrix or project-based organisations Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation capability A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused mindset Leadership capability with experience mentoring or managing legal professionals Additional Information Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, flexible, and values-led workplace. We support flexible work arrangements and provide a collaborative environment where our people can develop and grow their careers. We are expanding in the Asia Pacific Region and are excited for you to join our growing team. APPLY NOW! Impact The Future Business Line: Regional function Type of contract: Permanent contract Service Line: Regional Legal Ethics Compliance Region: Asia Pacific Job Family: Legal

Responsibilities

Lead legal, ethics, and compliance matters across the Asia region, partnering with leadership to manage risk in complex infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include negotiating major contracts, managing external counsel, and driving legal process improvements.