Construction Lawyer (Mixed Used Properties)

Qureos Inc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer with expertise in large-scale development projects. The role involves advising on legal matters, drafting agreements, and managing compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of construction law experience and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a small team.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Significant experience with large-scale real estate projects.
• Strong understanding of KSA or GCC construction law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters related to the development project.
• Draft and manage construction-related agreements.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and government authorities.

Skills

Construction law knowledge

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Fluent in English

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Senior Construction Lawyer – Riyadh

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially minded Senior Construction Lawyer to join our team in Riyadh. You will play a critical role in supporting the legal aspects of a landmark mixed-use development project that includes residential, commercial, hotel, school, and public realm components. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising on large-scale construction and development projects, particularly in the KSA and / or other parts of the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advise on all legal matters related to the planning, design, construction, financing and delivery of the development project.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of construction-related agreements, including EPC, FIDIC, design & build, consultancy, project management, and sub-contractor agreements and / or oversee their drafting by external law firms.
• Support tendering and procurement processes and ensure compliance with local and international legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, consultants, contractors, and government authorities.
• Liaise with Directors, senior employees and consultants across all business streams.
• Provide risk analysis and mitigation strategies across all stages of the project lifecycle
• Assist with dispute avoidance and resolution, including claims management, mediation, arbitration, or litigation support if needed.
• Monitor regulatory and statutory developments in KSA and advise on their impact to ongoing and planned projects
• Provide in-house legal training and support internal stakeholders on construction law and contract management best practices.

Qualifications and Experience :

Qualified lawyer with at least 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in construction law.

Significant experience working on large-scale real estate or infrastructure projects, ideally with a developer, contractor, or international law firm.

In-depth knowledge of FIDIC and other standard form construction contracts. Strong understanding of KSA or GCC construction law, regulations, and market practices (experience in KSA preferred but not essential).

Experience of finance documentation an advantage.

Demonstrated ability to work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and manage competing priorities.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Personal Attributes :

Commercially astute with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work across disciplines.

High integrity and professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information.

Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and multicultural environment in a small team.