Doha-based Senior Legal Counsel – Construction & EPC

Client of Pro-global Search; Qatar; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

International EPC Contractor in Doha, Qatar seeks a Senior Legal Manager to support major pipeline and infrastructure projects across the CIS region. Focus areas include construction and commercial contracts, corporate law, claims, disputes, and cross-border transactions under English law.

English and Russian fluency is essential. The role reports to the Legal Director and collaborates with project teams, procurement, finance and senior management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Experience supporting construction and infrastructure projects.
• Drafting and negotiating construction, procurement, supplier, and subcontractor contracts.
• Experience on EPC projects and EPC contracts preferred.
• Experience preparing corporate documentation.
• Conduct KYC and legal due diligence.
• Knowledge of English law and common law principles.
• Fluent in English and Russian.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Doha with travel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer construction contracts.
• Manage EPC contracts, purchase orders, supply and procurement agreements.
• Oversee full contract lifecycle from tender to close-out.
• Handle contractual claims, disputes, variations, extensions of time and change orders.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to project teams and executives.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documentation for international group companies.
• Support governance matters and cross-border transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and KYC reviews for counterparties.
• Coordinate with external counsel on disputes and jurisdiction-specific issues.
• Develop legal templates and contract governance procedures.

Skills

Contract negotiation

EPC contracts

Cross-border transactions

English and Russian fluency

Job description

International EPC Contractor in Doha, Qatar seeks a Senior Legal Manager to support major pipeline and infrastructure projects across the CIS region. Focus areas include construction and commercial contracts, corporate law, claims, disputes, and cross-border transactions under English law.

English and Russian fluency is essential. The role reports to the Legal Director and collaborates with project teams, procurement, finance and senior management.