Construction Lawyer (Mixed Used Properties)

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

Job summary

A leading construction law firm is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join their team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will provide legal support for a major mixed-use development project. This role requires expertise in construction law, particularly within the KSA. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, advising on legal matters, and coordinating with stakeholders. The position offers a dynamic environment and focuses on large-scale projects, requiring strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3–5 years’ experience in construction law.
• Experience with large-scale real estate or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and KSA construction law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters related to the development project.
• Draft and manage construction-related agreements.
• Support tendering and procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree

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.