KEY RESPONSIBILITIES <\/p>\n
\tReview terms and conditions related to specific contracts and ensure that any obligations placed on SJ group companies are in accordance with our commercial and legal operating guidelines.
\n\tProvide assistance with or lead contract negotiations where required.\u00a0 These contracts shall include, amongst others, agreements with clients, appointments of sub-consultants or contractors; and agreements with other third parties, such as potential business partners.
\n\tManage litigation matters.\u00a0 This shall include, amongst others: Consultations and communications with our external legal counsel, Involvement in tender appeal processes.
\n\tManaging debt collection processes. And Involvement in the resolution of contractual disputes.
\n\tReview proposals (and requests for tender) as part of business tendering activities and: \u00a0 provide legal and related commercial advice in respect of the proposed project-based activities and contractual provisions provided in the request for tender; effectively interface with bid managers and other (e.g. tax, insurance) reviewers and\/or advisors; ensure that feedback is given in due course to the project team; and ensure that potential risks to the company is identified and mitigated against in the proposal
\n\tProvide guidance to project managers relating to contractual obligations under current contracts.
\n\tProvide general legal advice
\n\tAssist with any ad hoc commercial and legal responsibilities, including the drafting of legal notices, letters, and providing legal and commercial advice aligned to SMEC standard practice.
\n\tMIS update and compliance.<\/p>\n
KEY PERFORMANCE INDIDCATORS<\/p>\n
\tSuccessfully conclude contracts with terms that are commercially and legally favourable to SJ, while ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
\n\tEffectively manage and achieve successful resolution of litigation, arbitration, and other dispute matters involving SJ.
\n\tDrive recovery of bad debts through appropriate and effective legal mechanisms.
\n\tEnsure implementation, adherence, and monitoring of the company\u2019s policies, procedures, and internal controls.
\n\tLead and support continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and risk governance.
\n\tMaintain a high level of legal and regulatory compliance, with performance measured through internal and external audits.
\n\tDemonstrate a strong attention to detail, adherence to timelines, and the ability to perform under pressure while following established processes.
\n\tProactively use independent judgment and initiative to address legal and business requirements.
\n\tExhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including drafting, negotiations, and stakeholder interactions.
\n\tDemonstrate flexibility and commitment, including willingness to travel and work beyond official working hours when business exigencies require.<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tBachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent or better legal qualification. Attorney Certification.
\n\tMaximum 7-9 years post qualification experience.
\n\tA valid driver\u2019s licence.
\n\tExperience in handling high stake construction contracts based on FIDIC and IFI standards
\n\tGood exposure in drafting and negotiating engineering design consultancy and construction contracts.
\n\tExperience of working under FIDIC and IFI funded projects for infrastructure, design, architecture, project management and engineering and consultancy contracts.
\n\tShould have handled commercial Litigations and Arbitrations.
\n\tManage and oversee the company’s litigation, including coordinating with external legal counsels and internal stakeholders
\n\tExperience in PowerPoint and MS Excel skills shall be added advantage<\/p>\n
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