Project Contract Legal Counsel
Michael Page · Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Skills in this posting
The posting
* Dynamic, international and entrepreneurial environment
* High level of exposure to strategic projects and key decision-makers.
## About Our Client ##
Or clients is an international project-driven business involved in the development, construction and operation of complex infrastructure and technology assets.
## Job Description ##
**Key responsabilities:**
* Provide legal support across the full lifecycle of international projects, from development and structuring through execution and operations.
* Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and project agreements (including EPC, EPCM, FIDIC, construction, procurement, supply, services and partnership agreements).
* Advise business and project teams on contractual risk, project delivery, governance, change management and stakeholder relationships.
* Support major bids and tenders from a legal and contractual perspective, including risk allocation, commercial strategy and negotiation planning.
* Act as the primary legal adviser to the Group Chief Commercial & Contracts Officer on strategic project opportunities and critical contractual matters.
* Support claims management, dispute avoidance and resolution strategies, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
* Lead or support negotiations with investors, development partners, contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
* Act as a trusted legal partner to development, construction, procurement, finance and leadership teams on strategic initiatives and complex transactions.
## The Successful Applicant ##
**Successful candidate:**
* Qualified lawyer with **5-10 years' experience** in projects, construction or infrastructure law.
* Strong expertise in EPC/FIDIC contracts, contract management and project execution.
* Experience gained within infrastructure, data centres, energy, construction or engineering sectors.
* Proven exposure to complex international and multi-jurisdictional projects.
* Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable working directly with business and operational stakeholders. Based on the profile provided, experience covering EPC/FIDIC contracting, international infrastructure projects, claims management and close collaboration with project teams is particularly relevant
## What's on Offer ##
A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing international business and contribute to high-impact projects in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7096213
Job Function
Legal
Specialisation
Contract Administrator / Contract Manager
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Permanent
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