Solarvest is a Malaysia-based integrated solar and renewable energy provider delivering solar projects and related energy solutions across the Asia Pacific region. Operating at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and project delivery, the company supports complex renewable projects that require strong commercial judgment, practical legal structuring, and disciplined risk management.

This role is a key senior legal position within the business, supporting project delivery, financing, governance, and strategic decision-making across the Group. You will provide commercially sound legal advice across a broad range of matters, helping the business navigate complex contractual arrangements, manage risk proactively, and support regional growth in the renewable energy and construction space.

Responsibilities:

Contract Management & Advisory
Draft, review, and negotiate EPCC, EPC, Design & Build, Supply, and O&M contracts, with clear articulation of employer and contractor responsibilities and risk allocation
Review and structure subcontracts to protect the company's position as main contractor and maintain back-to-back obligations
Establish and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks
Project Risk & Commercial Support
Provide legal support across the full project lifecycle, including tender, execution, and close-out
Advise on contractual provisions such as Conditions Precedent (CP), Liquidated Damages (LD), Performance Bonds / Bank Guarantees, Variation Orders (VO), and Extension of Time (EOT)
Identify and mitigate contractual and counterparty risks, including financial close, creditworthiness, and project bankability issues
Financing & Banking Documentation
Review and support negotiation of financing-related documentation, including facility agreements and security documents
Handle Bank Guarantee / Performance Bond structures and assignment-related arrangements
Dispute Management & Claims Support
Manage and support dispute resolution, including adjudication (CIPAA), arbitration, and litigation
Work with Project and Finance teams on claim strategies, contractual positions, and supporting documentation
Liaise with and manage external legal counsel
Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements, particularly in the energy and construction sectors
Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on business impact
Cross-Border Legal Support
Support regional projects and contracts across multiple jurisdictions, including advising on governing law, jurisdiction, and enforcement risks
Coordinate with external counsel in foreign jurisdictions
Governance & Process Improvement
Develop, standardise, and improve legal templates, policies, processes, and contract management practices
General Legal Advisory
Oversee and manage other legal matters of the Group across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational areas

Requirements

Senior manager-level experience in legal and contract management
Strong experience with EPCC, EPC, Design & Build, and O&M contracts, ideally within construction contracting and renewable energy or solar projects
Proven experience drafting subcontracts with back-to-back obligations
Experience reviewing and negotiating financing-related documentation
Hands-on dispute experience, including matters such as CIPAA, arbitration, or litigation
Business-fluent Mandarin
Eligibility to work in Malaysia
An LLB or other formal legal qualification is preferred
Holding a practicing certificate or bar admission would be an advantage

Senior Legal and Contract Manager