Legal Counsel - Asia Pacific

Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Overview

We are seeking a Legal Counsel – Asia & Australia to support AtkinsRéalis' legal activities in the Asia & Australia region.

In this role you will be reporting to the Legal Director, Asia, with a dotted line to the Legal Director, Australia

Responsibilities

• Carrying out contract review, negotiation and general commercial advice, including bid opportunities, MOUs, joint ventures and consortium agreements.
• Understand, consult on, and provide proactive advice regarding litigation, arbitration, other ADR processes, and regulatory matters in Asia and Australia.
• Negotiating and advising on professional services contracts under both international and local jurisdictions.
• Draft and advise on various ancillary legal documents including NDA's, settlements, variations and contractual notices.
• Regular reporting and updating on status of matters in the region.
• Partner with and efficiently manage outside counsel and other legal service providers.
• Serve as a subject matter expert with respect to legal matters in the Asia and Australia region.

Requirements

• Legal degree and member of a local professional association for lawyers.
• NQ to 5 years' experience whether inhouse or in private practice.
• Strong work ethic, superior organizational skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment under time constraints and work well independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated commitment to centering diversity and equity in executing key responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success building and ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders and influence in a team setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve.
• Confidence blended with humility.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage
• Premium medical insurance
• Generous annual leave balance
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions
• Remote work opportunities outside of country
• Discretionary bonus program
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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