Project Legal Director

Job Purpose:Lead legal and contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering and negotiation to financial close, implementation, operations, and compliance, protecting the Company's interests and ensuring effective risk management.

Responsibilities

Tendering & Development: Review RfQs, RfPs, project agreements, legal risks, qualifications, and contractual deviations.Partnerships & Structuring: Draft and negotiate NDAs, MoUs, consortium, JV, shareholder, and SPV agreements.Negotiation & Financial Close: Lead legal negotiations of PPP, BOT/BOOT, concession, EPC, O&M, and financing-related agreements.Project Implementation: Support contract administration, variations, claims, disputes, contractual amendments, and risk mitigation.Compliance & Governance: Ensure regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, corporate governance, and required approvals throughout the project lifecycle.Legal Coordination: Manage external legal advisors and provide strategic legal advice to Management and project teams.Functional Skills and Knowledge:Strong expertise in infrastructure, PPP, EPC, concession, and O&M contracts.Contract drafting, negotiation, project finance, and dispute resolution.Knowledge of Saudi legislation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.Interpersonal Skills:Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial judgment.Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.Ability to work across multidisciplinary and international teams.Qualifications/Experience:Bachelor's degree in Law; LL.M. advantageous.Qualified legal professional with 12–15 years of relevant experience.Proven experience in infrastructure projects from tendering through implementation and operations.Water, wastewater, utilities, and Saudi PPP experience preferred.