Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting and proofreading legal correspondence, notices, contractual letters, internal legal memoranda, and reports to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Liaise with project managers, commercial teams, QS, and site staff to gather factual information, supporting documents, and records relevant to legal and contractual issues
• Support the legal team on claims, variations, EOT, adjudication, arbitration, and litigation matters by preparing chronologies, document bundles, and summaries
• Assist Legal Counsel and Contract Manager in reviewing, organizing, and administering construction contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and related correspondence
• Act as a point of contact with external solicitors, barristers, experts, and claims consultants; assist with instructions, fee tracking, and document exchanges
• Manage dispute-related project documents, including document indexing, version control, disclosure, and preparation of hearing or adjudication bundles
• Conduct legal research on construction-related laws, regulations, and case precedents in Hong Kong
• Prepare agendas, minutes, attendance notes, and action lists for legal meetings, negotiations, mediations, and dispute resolution proceedings
• Maintain legal databases, precedent libraries, contract templates, and filing systems; assist with internal legal training materials and know‑how sharing
• Support compliance with contractual obligations, statutory requirements, and internal governance policies; help track legal risks

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) from a common law jurisdiction.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a construction company, law firm, or related field is preferred, but fresh graduates (LL.B) will also be considered.
• Firm knowledge on general legal practice, legal drafting, regulatory compliance with solid research skills
• Fluent in Cantonese, Putonghua and English (spoken and written)
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure

We offer competitive remuneration package, our benefits include:

• Education Subsidy
• Professional membership fee sponsorship
• Marriage Leave, Family Leave, Examination Leave, Volunteer Leave etc
• Medical Insurance

We offer good career prospects and attractive remuneration package to the right candidates. Please apply with full resume, current/ expected salary and date available.

All personal data collected will only be used for recruitment purpose.

For details, please visit our company website: www.chechk.com

About us:

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.

China Harbour Engineering Co., Ltd. (CHEC) is a world-renowned international contractor that is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC).

Zhen Hua Engineering Company Ltd.

Zhen Hua Engineering Co., Ltd. (ZHEC), the representative of CHEC in Hong Kong, manages CHEC’s business activities in Hong Kong. Established in Hong Kong in 1982, ZHEC has its roots in Hong Kong and contributes back to the community with its professional services. ZHEC is engaged in civil engineering, marine engineering, building and construction, site formation and environmental projects. ZHEC has also diversified into property development, trading and equipment leasing.Under the name of CHEC, the company has obtained the highest construction license (License C) in five categories, permitting it to undertake construction projects of unlimited tender value in Buildings, Port Works, Roads and Drainage, Site Formation, and Water Works.