Construction Lawyer

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction-related contracts, including EPC, design-build, supply, and subcontracting agreements.
  
• Support contract negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and engineering firms.
  
• Ensure construction contracts incorporate risk mitigation strategies, performance guarantees, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  
• Monitor contract execution, variations, claims, and enforcement to protect company interests.
  
• Adapt to and apply relevant industry-standard contracts (FIDIC or others), as required.
  

2. Regulatory Compliance & Construction Approvals

• Assist in obtaining construction permits, environmental approvals, and land-use permissions in compliance with Omani regulations.
  
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning laws, health and safety regulations, and environmental impact requirements.
  
• Support regulatory interactions with municipal authorities, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning, and other government bodies overseeing construction activities.
  
• Maintain and update regulatory records, approvals, and compliance filings.
  

3. Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

• Support the management of construction-related disputes, including contract enforcement, delays, and claims.
  
• Assist in handling regulatory challenges, non-compliance issues, and contractor obligations.
  
• Work with external counsel and consultants on litigation, arbitration, or mediation, if required.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Law, or other related field.
  
• Experience: 3–5 years in construction law, project contracting, or regulatory compliance, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm handling construction-related legal matters.
  
• Legal Admission: Qualification to practice in Oman. Legal experience in other GCC jurisdictions is a plus.
  

Expertise in:

• Construction project contracting, EPC agreements, and project execution frameworks.
  
• Regulatory compliance for construction, including permitting, approvals, and safety regulations.
  
• Building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations applicable in Oman.
  

Language Skills: Excellent communication skills in English required; Arabic proficiency preferred.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively within a legal team and support company-wide initiatives.
  
• High level of confidentiality and professional ethics.