Construction Lawyer (Remote)

We seek enthusiastic talents to become part of our human assets and successful partners. Whatever your experience, we can put you on the right track with us.

You will be part of innovative projects that will change how businesses operate worldwide.

If you are ready for a great challenge and an innovative success story, you are the one we may consider.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the contracts lifecycle from the pre-bid stage to project execution.
• Responsible for the timely preparations of legal and contractual documents such as Request for Proposal (RFP) and other legal or contractual, or tender packages as required
• Carry out the pre-award activities, including pre-award schedules, provide advertisement for tenders and participates in the pre-award meetings, evaluate and negotiate a bid.
• Advises on contractual matters at the project level about the strategy for and the conduct and recording of contract pre-award negotiations.
• Administration of the construction contract and timely issuance of notifications, monitoring of milestones, and payment in cooperation with the project team.
• Monitoring, drafting, and reviewing all contractual correspondence.
• Verifying that all insurances and guarantees required are in place and maintained.
• Carry out contractual change management processes like but not limited to drafting and review of change orders, claims, back charges, and penalties, and defense of incoming claims.
• Preparing, drafting, and managing notices, Contract Risk Registers, Claims, and Compensation events logs.
• Coordinate and liaison with the technical, finance, legal, and project team and Clients to mitigate and/or resolve possible disputes.
• Assist in reviewing contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice to Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.
• Talking the lead in drafting commercial terms for design engineering and/or construction services for approval by the Project Director and the Client.
• Assist with the administration of ongoing Contracts, including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Facilitate the preparation of Contract change and prepare the relevant variation orders.
• Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with before final payment to the Contractor.
• Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained
• Assist in all contractual matters.
• Assist in reviewing the Contractor’s claims according to the Conditions of the Contract and ensure the Client’s interests are protected.
• Assist the Estimation and Project Control teams in respect of contractual implications of change orders.
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining the Engineer’s Instructions, Variation Orders, and Claim Logs.
• Familiarise himself with the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures .compliance with these requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Performance Expectations

• Lead and develop teams of Consultants and Senior Consultants
• Review work product of Consultants and Senior Consultants to ensure quality
• Develop work product and present findings to engagement lead
• Generate work product for internal and client reviews
• Develop and deliver findings to clients
• Represent Resolve International at client meetings as necessary
• Pursue professional development initiatives and industry certifications
• Attend industry events and build a network of potential clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business Administration, Civil or Architectural or Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in executing hospitality elements.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement and process well regarded
• Membership in RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract, particularly design & build.
• Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry, including claim management.
• Great leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.