Legal Counsel (International Project)

Responsibilities:

• Corporate: Liaison with Group, countries in different jurisdictions worldwide, corporate and external lawyers; legal management of relationships with external and tax lawyers;
• Drafting appropriate legal documents (AoAs, Resolutions, etc), legal support of corporate processes;
• Litigation support and management with Country/Region.
• Fostering and monitoring compliance with the legal agreements.
• Support to management in establishing and implementing risk management strategies.
• Preparation and harmonization /standardization of contract documentation and procedures; training.
• Provision of legal and contractual training and support to all functions.
• Monitor and report on all company policies.
• Commercial: Contractual/legal evaluation of tender enquiries; preparation and /or approval of tender terms and conditions; preparation of contract documentation
• Client negotiations for major projects; negotiation of terms and conditions and/or approval of contract terms; advice to management.
• Preparation of consortium agreements, major subcontracts, and other internal/external collaboration agreements.
• Advise during Project/contract executions phases in all legal and contractual matters including the enforcement and administration of contractual claims.
• Project finance, bonding and export credit insurance arrangements; review and approval of bonds/guarantees/securities in cooperation with finance team.
• Project-related tax and insurance programs; legal support in the preparation and prosecution of tax and insurance claims

Requirements:

• Fully qualified lawyer (International Corporate and /or Business Law).
• At least 3 years work experience in an international position gained in both a leading reputable law firm and/or in-house industrial and project management environment.

• International experience and knowledge of Industry - preferably Rail Industry covering matters from:

• projects and infrastructure EPC ( Engineering, Procurement , Construction, COmmissionning and Maintenance),
• through handling Rolling Stocks and Services.
• Willingness to busines trips.

We offer:

• A reliable and stable employer (stable salary payments, full compliance with the Labor Code).
• Decent salary for a successful candidate, also bonuses.
• Extensive internal and external learning opportunities.