Legal Manager - Thai Shimizu Co., Ltd.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Administration

• Oversee all contract administration activities for construction projects

• Liaise with project managers and relevant stakeholders on contractual matters such as Extension of time (EOT), Contractual claims, Variations, Loss and expense claims

• Provide guidance and support on contract administration throughout the project lifecycle

Tendering & Procurement

• Supervise tendering and procurement processes for subcontract and supply contracts

• Conduct risk analysis of tender documents and contract conditions

• Support contract risk management at the tender stage

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the main point of contact for contractual matters with Clients, Consultants, Subcontractors and Suppliers

• Manage issues related to payment claims, variation orders, and contract execution

Legal Advisory & Dispute Resolution

• Advise on contract disputes and claims with all parties

• Handle dispute resolution and litigation matters related to construction projects

• Provide legal opinions and guidance to business units

Compliance & Corporate Legal Support

• Ensure company policies align with applicable laws, including Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

• Manage and monitor key corporate documents such as Business licenses, Company permits or Powers of Attorney

• Ensure timely renewal and compliance with legal requirements

Documentation & Risk Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents

• Maintain proper custody and control of critical business documents

• Support arrangement of Insurance, Bonds, Securities and etc

Project Legal Support

• Provide legal support to project offices/sites on Contract administration or Claims management

• Assist in securing additional payments entitled under contracts

Additional Duties

• Perform ad-hoc legal and project-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in legal roles within the construction industry

• Strong knowledge of standard construction contracts (e.g., FIDIC, AIA, Minkan Rengo)

• Excellent command of English (mandatory)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• High attention to detail and risk awareness

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast-paced project environments