Senior Manager, Legal

4 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Aurora Talent Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

Senior Legal Manager – Infrastructure & Renewable Energy Projects

Location:
Kuala Lumpur / Selangor, Malaysia

Job Type:
Permanent

We are seeking an experienced
Senior Legal Manager
with a solid background in
large-scale infrastructure or energy projects
to lead the legal and contractual functions supporting project development, procurement, and execution. This hands-on leadership role will provide strategic legal oversight, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance throughout the entire project lifecycle — from pre-contract to delivery and operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide
    comprehensive legal support
    for large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects, including project structuring, land acquisition, EPC, O&M, and joint venture agreements.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of
    commercial, construction, and procurement contracts
    (EPC, PPA, consultancy, supply, subcontractor, and financing agreements).
  • Partner closely with
    Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance
    teams to align legal frameworks with operational and financial objectives.
  • Manage and resolve
    contractual claims, disputes, and variations
    , including overseeing external counsel where necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant
    laws, regulations, licenses, and environmental frameworks
    governing infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.
  • Advise management and the board on
    legal risks, corporate governance, and regulatory matters
    , ensuring proper internal controls and due diligence.
  • Develop and implement
    standard contract templates, risk matrices, and compliance processes
    to enhance project delivery efficiency.
  • Lead
    training and capability-building initiatives
    to promote legal and contractual awareness across project and procurement teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in
    Law (LLB)
    ;
    admission to the Malaysian Bar
    or equivalent common-law jurisdiction preferred.
  • Minimum
    8–10 years of post-qualification experience
    , with proven track record in
    infrastructure, construction, or renewable energy projects
    .
  • Strong expertise in
    contract negotiation, risk management, and dispute resolution
    within project-based environments.
  • Solid understanding of
    EPC, FIDIC, and government infrastructure contract structures
    .
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to balance commercial objectives with legal safeguards.
  • Experience collaborating with
    multidisciplinary teams
    (engineering, project management, procurement, finance).
  • Prior experience in
    large-scale government-linked or private sector infrastructure projects
    is highly advantageous.

Preferred Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to provide
    commercially sound legal advice
    in dynamic, time-sensitive project contexts.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of
    working independently under minimal supervision
    .
  • Experience with
    renewable energy (solar farms, grid integration)
    projects will be a plus.
  • Professional experience in
    Contract Law, Corporate Law, or Project Finance
    are advantageous.

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