Senior Projects / Construction Associate

Buchanan; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Tax-efficient income

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Buchanan in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Projects/Construction Associate to play a pivotal role in growing a regional projects platform. You will advise on major infrastructure and energy developments, draft EPC and construction agreements, and support JV/M&A activity and PPP initiatives.

The role requires senior-level experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to lead workstreams with increasing autonomy in a fast‑moving Middle East environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in projects, construction or infrastructure transactions.
• Saudi national based in the Middle East.
• Experience at a leading international law firm.
• Experience with EPC or construction documentation.
• Exposure to JV and M&A in projects.
• Familiarity with PPP structures or privatisations.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading transactions and workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project development across major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Draft and negotiate EPC and construction contracts for large-scale developments.
• Support joint ventures, M&A and strategic partnerships in projects.
• Advise on regulatory and government-led initiatives including PPPs.
• Lead workstreams and manage deal execution with partners.

Skills

Project development

Construction contracts

Joint ventures

M&A in projects

PPP structures

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Projects / Construction Associate to join its Riyadh office. The practice advises sponsors, developers and government entities on complex infrastructure and project development matters across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

This opportunity is suited to a senior associate with strong experience across project development, construction and corporate transactions who is looking to play a key role in the continued growth of a developing projects platform in the region.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on project development matters across major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Draft and negotiate EPC and construction contracts as part of large-scale project developments.
• Support joint ventures, M&A transactions and strategic partnerships within the projects sector.
• Advise on regulatory and government-led initiatives including PPP structures and privatisations.
• Lead workstreams on complex project transactions and manage deal execution.
• Work closely with partners on regional infrastructure mandates and client development

About You

• 5+ years’ PQE with strong experience in projects, construction or infrastructure transactions.
• Saudi national currently based in the Middle East.
• Experience gained at a leading international law firm.
• Strong experience with EPC or construction documentation as part of infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to corporate commercial work including joint ventures and M&A in the projects space.
• Familiarity with PPP structures, privatisations or government infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong academic background with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing transactions and leading workstreams with increasing autonomy.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Middle East market compensation package.
• Tax-efficient income depending on location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including relocation support where applicable.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a growing projects practice in Riyadh.
• Significant responsibility within a lean team structure.
• Direct partner interaction and client exposure.
• Ability to play a key role in building out a regional projects platform.
• Exposure to complex infrastructure and development projects across Saudi Arabia.

The Process

• Interview process with the partners leading the practice.