Senior Legal Consultant – Corporate & Commercial Law

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Legal Consultant to provide immediate, independent legal support during a period of increased workload and complex business activities. The role will assist the Legal Department in managing high‑value, time‑sensitive matters across multiple functions.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, consultancy, service, construction, leasing, licensing, settlement and corporate agreements.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks, including indemnities, liabilities, termination clauses, payment risks and dispute‑resolution provisions.
• Prepare legal opinions, risk assessments and management recommendations for senior management.
• Review tender documents, RFPs, bid submissions, PPP documentation and concession agreements, highlighting compliance gaps.
• Support dispute management by reviewing pleadings, legal notices, expert reports, court submissions and arbitration documents.
• Coordinate with external law firms, manage legal trackers and control legal costs.
• Provide executive‑level advice on contractual, regulatory and governance matters.

Required profile

• LLB (or equivalent) required; LLM is an advantage.
• 8–10 years post‑qualification legal experience, including at least 8 years in a reputable international or regional law firm.
• Proven experience in commercial contracts, real‑estate development, construction & infrastructure projects, procurement & tendering, and dispute resolution.
• Previous work with developers, government‑related entities, PPP projects or large corporate groups is highly preferred.

Required skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Legal risk assessment and mitigation
• Litigation and arbitration support
• Regulatory and governance advisory
• Tender and procurement document review
• External counsel coordination