Legal Counsel

Job Description

We are seeking a curious and self-driven project lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our Asia legal team as part of a group at the forefront of addressing global sustainability challenges. This role, based in Hong Kong, offers the opportunity to be involved in pioneering projects focussed on waste management, carbon emissions reductions and advancing various circularity initiatives. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Counsel - Hong Kong & Macau.

Provide legal services in developing and implementing water, waste and energy projects in Hong Kong and Macau, including:

• Reviewing and advising on public and private tender documentation;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating project contracts with commercial teams (e.g. EPC, BOT, DBOM, Services Agreements, O&M contracts);
• Conducting and supervising external lawyers in arbitration and litigation procedures involving the Group;
• Advising on, drafting, reviewing and negotiating M&A contracts;
• Conducting and supervising due diligence exercises;
• Advising on and managing disputes;
• Managing and coordinating appointment of external counsel and managing legal budget;
• Advising on general corporate/commercial matters;
• Advising on and supervising the implementation of major Group policies; and
• Monitoring regulatory changes and advising management on the impact of such changes on the Group’s business.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and experience in complex contract drafting;
• 3+ years PQE with reputable international law firms or in-house legal department of multinational corporations, preferably with M&A or transactional construction experience;
• Hong Kong or other common law jurisdiction qualification.

Additional Information

Requirements

• Superior written and oral communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with particular emphasis on legal drafting;
• Fluency in Cantonese is a plus; 
• Good knowledge of project structures and experience with project documents and contracts is a plus;
• Experience in projects in the water, waste or energy sectors is a plus; and
• Curious, resourceful, proactive, enthusiastic and self-driven.

Benefits

• Medical and Hospitalization Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Exam Leave

We offer an attractive remuneration package to the right candidate. Interested parties are invited to submit their full resume, including current and expected salary, along with availability.

For more information about Veolia Hong Kong & Macau, please visit www.veolia.hk

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Veolia Hong Kong & Macau is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Veolia Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 24 months from the date of application.