Senior Legal Counsel - International Infrastructure Projects

PRO-Global Search; Doha; On-site; QAR 327,629 - 509,646; Full time

Job summary

PRO-Global Search is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel based in Doha to support major projects across the CIS region. This role emphasizes drafting and managing EPC contracts while handling claims and legal support for complex, live projects. Candidates should have over 8 years of legal experience, specifically in EPC contracts, and possess strong knowledge of English law. Fluency in English is required, with Russian preferred. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, particularly in EPC contracts.
• Good knowledge of English law and common law contracting structures.
• Strong background in supplier and vendor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate EPC-related contracts and agreements.
• Manage legal and contractual relationships with stakeholders.
• Support contract lifecycle management from tender to close-out.
• Handle contractual disputes, claims, and variations.
• Provide updates on contractual exposure and legal risks.

Skills

EPC contracts experience

English law knowledge

Supplier/vendor management

Fluency in English

Knowledge of common law contracting

Proposal negotiation

Job description

An international EPC contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support major pipeline, industrial, and infrastructure projects across the CIS region. Based in Doha, this role will focus on contracts, claims, and day-to-day legal support for complex live projects operating in a cross-border environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer EPC-related contracts, purchase orders, supply agreements, and subcontractor contracts
• Manage legal and contractual relationships with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Support contract lifecycle management from tender stage through execution, amendments, completion, and close-out
• Handle claims, disputes, variations, extensions of time, and performance-related contractual matters
• Identify contractual risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Ensure contract documentation aligns with English law principles and international contracting standards
• Work closely with project, procurement, finance, and commercial teams on day-to-day project matters
• Support negotiations on commercial settlements, change orders, and claims resolution
• Coordinate with external counsel when disputes or specialist legal input is required
• Maintain templates, internal processes, and contract governance controls
• Provide regular updates to management on contractual exposure and key legal risks

Key Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on mandatory EPC contracts experience
• Solid background in supplier, vendor, procurement, and subcontractor agreements
• Good knowledge of English law and common law contracting structures
• Fluent English required
• Russian is strongly preferred
• Willingness to be based in Doha with occasional regional travel