Senior Contracts Counsel - EPC & Project Development

Alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Alfanar Group is seeking a Legal Counsel for Contracts focusing on EPC and project development. The role covers tendering, negotiation of EPC/turnkey/OC&M contracts, risk allocation, and subcontract management across Saudi Arabia and international markets.

The candidate will support project development, project finance and corporate regulatory matters, coordinating with internal teams and external counsel to ensure alignment with main contracts and governing law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate EPC, EP, construction, turnkey, supply and O&M contracts for power, water, renewable energy, transmission, distribution and industrial projects using FIDIC and bespoke forms.
• Advise on risk allocation, guarantees, liquidated damages, liability, indemnities, warranties, insurance, suspension and termination.
• Negotiate subcontracts, supply, consortium, JV and teaming agreements, ensuring alignment with main contracts.
• Support contract administration, including notices, variations, EOT, delays, payments, commissioning, close-out and remedies.
• Advise on contractual risk mitigation and commercial negotiations.

Job description

Alfanar Group is seeking a Legal Counsel for Contracts focusing on EPC and project development. The role covers tendering, negotiation of EPC/turnkey/OC&M contracts, risk allocation, and subcontract management across Saudi Arabia and international markets.

The candidate will support project development, project finance and corporate regulatory matters, coordinating with internal teams and external counsel to ensure alignment with main contracts and governing law.