Senior Legal Counsel - Construction (APAC focus)

at  DArcy Weil

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 8 years of experience practicing construction law, preferably with a focus on renewable energy projects.
• Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, with a deep understanding of industry standards and best practices.
• Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and support to construction teams, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working on international projects and familiarity with applicable laws and regulations in multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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• Collaborates with project development teams to review and advise on legal aspects of project site selection, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Drafts, negotiates, and finalises engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, ensuring alignment with project objectives and risk allocation strategies.
• Provides legal support for pre-construction activities, including land acquisition, zoning approvals, and environmental assessments.
• Advises on the structuring and negotiation of project financing arrangements.
• Conducts legal due diligence on project development opportunities, identifying and addressing legal risks and issues that may impact construction timelines or costs.
• Develops and implements standardised contract templates and processes to streamline the negotiation and execution of construction agreements.
• Liaises with external counsel and consultants to obtain specialised legal advice on construction-related matters, such as design defects, construction delays, and change orders.
• Participates in project risk workshops and assists in the development of risk mitigation strategies, including insurance coverage and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Reviews and advises on contractor qualifications, performance guarantees, and indemnification provisions to safeguard project interests.
• Collaborates with procurement teams to ensure compliance with supplier diversity requirements and ethical sourcing standards in construction contracts.
• Monitors and tracks changes in construction law and industry regulations, providing updates and training to internal stakeholders as necessary.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on construction contract interpretation and dispute resolution processes, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation avoidance.
• Assists in the resolution of construction-related claims and disputes, working closely with project managers and external stakeholders to achieve timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Supports the implementation of project management systems and tools to facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams and contractors.
• Conducts post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation strategies in future construction projects.