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.