SR.LEGAL COUNSEL, CONTRACTS

Alfanar Group; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 1 - 2; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Description du poste

SR.LEGAL COUNSEL, CONTRACTS(ALFANAR PROJECTS)

Job Purpose

The Legal Counsel – EPC & Project Development will provide comprehensive legal support
to Alfanar's EPC and project development businesses, with a particular focus on renewable
energy, power, water and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia and international markets.
The role covers the full project lifecycle, from tendering, bidding and project development

1. Tendering, EPC Contracts and Construction Legal Support

(b) 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.

(c) Advise on risk allocation, guarantees, liquidated damages, liability, indemnities, warranties, insurance, suspension and termination.

(d) Negotiate subcontracts, supply, consortium, JV and teaming agreements, ensuring alignment with main contracts.

e) Support contract administration, including notices, variations, EOT, delays, payments, commissioning, close-out and remedies.

(f) Review bonds and parent company guarantees, including calls and defences.

(g) Advise on contractual risk mitigation and commercial negotiations.

2. Project Development and Investment Transactions

(a) Support development and investment in renewable energy, power, water and infrastructure from origination to financial close.

(b) Draft and negotiate joint development, JV, shareholders', consortium, cooperation and MoU agreements.

c) Advise on PPAs, water purchase, implementation, concession, land, lease, grid connection and government support agreements.

(d) Support PPP, IPP and IWP bids and align project agreements with EPC and O&M contracts.

(e) Assist with project structuring, acquisitions, divestments, due diligence and corporate transactions. (f) Identify legal risks and prepare investment committee inputs.

3. Project Finance and Financing Documentation

(a) Support project financing and negotiate financing and security documents with finance teams and external counsel.

(b) Review loan and direct agreements, equity contributions, sponsor support, guarantees and security packages.

(c) Support lender due diligence and fulfilment of conditions precedent.

(d) Advise on bankability and alignment of project, EPC and financing agreements.

4. Claims Management and Dispute Resolution

(a) Advise on construction claims, contractual disputes, arbitration and litigation.

(b) Support notices and EOT, variation, delay, disruption and other claims.

(c) Assess claims, counterclaims and exposure; recommend commercial resolutions.

(d) Lead negotiations, settlements and dispute avoidance.

(e) Coordinate external counsel, technical and quantum experts, and claims consultants.

(f) Enforce contractual rights and recover outstanding payments.

5. Corporate, Regulatory and Compliance

(a) Advise on Saudi and international laws covering procurement, local content, Saudization, contractor classification, licensing and foreign investment.

(b) Support corporate structuring, JVs, project companies and branches.

(c) Prepare corporate approvals, board resolutions, powers of attorney and related documents.

(d) Support anti-bribery, sanctions and export control compliance.

(e) Identify regulatory risks and advise on mitigation.

SR.LEGAL COUNSEL, CONTRACTS / ALFANAR PROJECTS