Senior Legal Advisor / Public-Private Partnership

Who we are:

Albawani is one of the leading construction and contracting companies in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1991, the company has grown from a small civil works contractor into a major diversified group with operations across construction, infrastructure, engineering, water and power, and industrial services. Headquartered in Riyadh, Albawani is recognized for delivering large-scale commercial, healthcare, educational, and government projects throughout the Kingdom. Albawani is known for its strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, holding several international ISO certifications and a Class-1 contractor ranking in Saudi Arabia.

Job Title: Senior Legal Advisor, PPP & Investments

Department: Legal and Compliance

We are looking for a mid to senior level Public-Private Partnership legal expert. The candidate shall have proven track of handling PPP mandates from RFP to financial close in the region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting of contracts, letters, contractual notifications, MoUs, JDAs, etc.
• Leading JDA discussions (from a legal standpoint) with partners.
• Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and finalizing EPC/O&M term sheets and EPC / O&M contracts and other project documents.
• Leading discussions with contractors and clients with respect to EPC / O&M / Project documentation.
• Coordinating with external counsels for various project documentation and their review and markups.
• Liaising with external counsels (local and international) to perform all activities for a typical PPP / construction project from a legal standpoint in terms of company incorporation, legal due diligence, project documents and transaction documents negotiations and drafting etc.
• Leading financing documents negotiations and discussions with sponsor’s and lender’s counsels.
• Supporting the commercial/BD team in all discussions and negotiations with regards to PPP / Construction projects.
• Preparing risk matrices for the relevant committees in close coordination with the commercial and BD teams.
• Reviewing all advisory engagements, NDAs, MOUs etc., shared by third parties.
• Advising on M&A deals or cross border deals that company would be involved in (leading SPA/SHA/Put and Call options agreements etc.).
• Litigation management (if any) in coordination with external counsel.
• Supporting review of financing and security creation and perfection documents including coordinating with counsels for requisite opinions.
• Supporting operational issues of the company from a legal perspective.
• Providing day-to-day legal advice on a variety of issues, including disputes, claims, and compliance with laws.
• Maintaining organized and up-to-date legal records, files, and documentation.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal reports, memos, and presentations for senior management.
• Assisting and advising the company on all legal matters.
• Assisting on all such matters as may be assigned by GCLCO.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B), preferably with higher education from a recognized university.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, contract law, public private partnership, labour and regulatory requirements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.