Senior Claims Manager

Position: Senior Claims Manager (SMP Opportunity)

We are seeking a senior, legally qualified claims manager and dispute- related matters across construction and infrastructure projects. The role will play a critical strategic function in protecting the client's contractual and financial position by ensuring:

• Robust claims identification, preparation, and defense.
• Effective dispute avoidance and resolution
• Alignment with FICIC and bespoke EPC contract framework, and other concession agreements, JV and partnership forms.

The successful candidate will operate at both:
• Strategic level (advising senior leadership)
• Technical Level (driving claims preparation and negotiation)

Academic Qualifications Required:

1. Qualified Lawyer (LLB OR equivalent) from recognized jurisdiction.
2. Admission to practice law is strongly preferred.
3. Postgraduate in construction law / arbitration / claims management is highly required

Experience and Skills Required:

1. Minimum 12-18 years of experience in construction law and claims management, major infra., real estate, and EPC projects.
2. Demonstrated experience with FIDIC contracts and complex, high value claims and disputes
3. Experience in KSA /GCC is strongly preferred.
4. Deep understanding of EOT and delay analysis principles, variations and change management, disruption and
prolongation claims.
5. Familiarity with arbitration process (ICC, LCIA, SCCA or similar)
6. Familiarity with dispute mechanism under construction contracts including FIDIC
7. Ability to bridge legal, commercial, and technical aspects of claims.
8. Have a track record of managing major disputes on mega projects