Associate Director - Legal (Construction)

This senior legal role provides strategic, hands‑on support across contentious construction matters within a large, fast‑paced development environment, playing a key role in protecting commercial value and managing legal risk. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, external counsel and project teams on disputes, claims and complex contractual arrangements across multiple high‑value projects.

Client Details

A government‑backed organisation delivering one of Middle East's large‑scale development programmes. The organisation works with global contractors, consultants and investors on projects of national significance.

Description
Lead and manage complex construction disputes, claims and arbitrationsDraft, review and negotiate settlement agreements and dispute documentationAdvise on contractual risk across major construction and development projectsSupport PPP, joint venture and consortium arrangements from a legal perspectiveWork closely with senior leadership, project teams and external counselProvide pragmatic legal input during live project executionContribute to dispute avoidance strategies and claims management processes

Profile
4-6 years' post‑qualification experience in contentious construction lawBackground in a well‑regarded private practice law firm within the GCCStrong experience handling construction claims, disputes and arbitrationsExposure to large‑scale development or infrastructure projectsSolid understanding of contractual risk management and dispute resolutionFamiliarity with KSA regulations and relevant Sharia law principlesAdmitted or eligible to practise in a Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job Offer
Exposure to globally recognised, landmark development projectsCompetitive package with long‑term career progressionSenior role with influence across legal and commercial strategy