KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Corporate Legal Advisory

Advise on corporate structures, governance frameworks and operational matters of project companies and affiliated entities.
Provide legal advice on company establishment, restructuring, amendments, dissolution and corporate governance matters.
Support Board of Directors, Shareholders Meetings and management in relation to corporate governance, authority delegation and authorization arrangements.
Advise on employment, licensing, compliance and regulatory matters required for business operations.

2. Project Development Legal Advisory

Conduct legal review and assessment of project structures, ownership, approvals, licenses and project legal documentation.
Provide legal advice throughout the project lifecycle, including investment approval, land acquisition, compensation and site clearance, development, operation and commercialization.
Support and coordinate legal procedures with government authorities and relevant stakeholders.
Review and advise on amendments, adjustments and additional approvals arising during project implementation.

3. Investment, M&A and Financing Transactions

Conduct legal due diligence and identify legal risks associated with investment opportunities, acquisitions and project developments.
Prepare legal due diligence reports and provide recommendations for transaction execution.
Advise on transaction structures for investments, acquisitions, divestments, mergers and project transfers.
Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including shareholders agreements, joint venture agreements, share purchase agreements and project transfer agreements.
Advise on project financing, capital raising structures and lending arrangements.
Review financing documents, security arrangements and transaction-related legal documentation.

4. Commercial Contracts & Procurement

Develop and maintain standard contract templates for infrastructure and project development activities.
Draft, review and negotiate EPC, construction, consultancy, procurement, operation and maintenance contracts.
Provide legal support throughout procurement, tendering, contractor selection and contract administration processes.
Advise project teams on contract implementation, variations, claims and contractual obligations.

5. Legal Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks arising from project development and business operations.
Advise on and handle claims, disputes and conflicts with contractors, partners and other stakeholders.
Represent the company in negotiations, mediation, arbitration and litigation matters.
Prepare legal submissions, reports and responses to government authorities and regulatory bodies.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting aviation, infrastructure and real estate sectors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Law; Master's Degree is an advantage.
Qualified Lawyer with valid practicing certificate preferred.
Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including substantial exposure to large-scale infrastructure, aviation, transportation, energy or real estate development projects.
Strong experience in project development, M&A, investment transactions and commercial contracts.
Experience working with government authorities and regulatory agencies.
Prior experience in leading law firms, infrastructure developers, investment groups or large corporations is highly preferred.
Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills.
Excellent analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Professional English proficiency, particularly in legal drafting and negotiations.

Senior Legal Counsel (Aviation & Infrastructure Development)