Senior Legal Manager

Senior Legal Manager

Role Summary

The Senior Legal Manager will support the legal function of the Group by providing legal advice and assistance on contractual, commercial, and regulatory matters across the organization's operations. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, supporting project teams on legal issues related to EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

The position requires strong expertise in construction and commercial contracts, claims management, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including EPC contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, joint venture agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and supplier contracts.

Provide legal support during tender preparation and contract negotiations.

Identify contractual risks and provide recommendations to mitigate potential legal exposure.

Project Legal Support

Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle, including bid stage, project execution, and close-out.

Advise internal teams on contract interpretation, obligations, variations, and contractual claims.

Review project documentation to ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.

Compliance & Regulatory Matters

Ensure the organization's operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across jurisdictions.

Assist in developing and implementing legal policies, compliance frameworks, and governance procedures.

Monitor regulatory developments and advise on potential legal implications for the business.

Corporate & Commercial Support

Provide legal assistance on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and partnership arrangements.

Support legal aspects of joint ventures, strategic alliances, and commercial negotiations.

Assist with due diligence processes related to investments, acquisitions, or restructuring initiatives.

Legal Risk Management

Identify legal risks in contracts, transactions, and operations and propose mitigation strategies.

Maintain accurate legal documentation and contract management records.

Support initiatives to improve legal processes, contract management, and risk control frameworks.

Key Requirements

A Master of Laws (LLM) is mandatory.

0810 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or EPC environments.

Strong knowledge of contract law, construction law, and commercial law.

Demonstrated experience in reviewing and negotiating EPC and commercial contracts.

Experience supporting claims management and dispute resolution processes.

Exposure to multi-jurisdictional legal environments is preferred.

Professional legal qualification or bar admission is an advantage.

Excellent English drafting and communication skills.

Key Competencies

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

EPC & Construction Contracts

Legal Risk Assessment

Claims Management

Dispute Resolution

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness