Senior Legal Executive (Construction & Infrastructure Disputes)

Job Title: Senior Legal Executive (Construction &Infrastructure Disputes)

Salary Range: $6,000 – $10,000 per month

Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented legal professional to join our Building & Construction practice. The successful candidate will support a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction, infrastructure, and energy matters, including arbitration, litigation, adjudication, and contract advisory work.

The role involves handling complex construction contracts. Familiarity with standard form construction contracts, including FIDIC and other commonly used industry forms, would be advantageous. The candidate should also be familiar with various institutional arbitration rules, aside from SIAC to complement the firm’s international practice.  The successful candidate will work closely with counsel and senior lawyers on contentious and non-contentious matters, contributing to the delivery of practical, commercially focused legal advice and dispute resolution strategies.

This role suits a candidate with approximately 5 years of post-qualification experience (or equivalent dispute resolution experience) and strong interest in construction law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) or equivalent
• Admitted to practice (preferred) or relevant dispute resolution experience
• 5 years PQE in construction, infrastructure, or commercial disputes (preferred)
• Strong academic background and demonstrated interest in construction law

Key Responsibilities

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

• Assist in preparation of pleadings, witness statements, and written submissions
• Conduct legal research on construction and infrastructure disputes
• Review contracts, correspondence, and evidentiary documents
• Support counsel throughout arbitration proceedings  

Litigation & Court Matters

• Draft affidavits, pleadings, submissions, and related court documents
• Manage case files and coordinate with clients, experts, and external stakeholders
• Assist in court preparation, hearings, and case strategy discussions

Adjudication (Construction Payment Disputes)

• Prepare adjudication claims, responses, and supporting documents
• Analyse payment disputes and contractual entitlement issues
• Manage timelines and procedural compliance under relevant adjudication frameworks

Legal Advisory & Contracts

• Review and draft construction-related contracts and project documentation
• Provide legal advice on contractual interpretation, risk allocation, and compliance
• Conduct due diligence and support regulatory/legal risk assessments
• Assist in preparing legal opinions for construction and infrastructure projects

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent drafting and written communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research databases
• Ability to communicate in English; additional language skills (Mandarin and/or Malay) is an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and resourceful
• Strong sense of responsibility and integrity
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Committed to high-quality legal work and client service