Senior Legal Counsel - International Infrastructure Projects

About This Role

An international EPC contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support major pipeline, industrial, and infrastructure projects across the CIS region . Based in Doha , this role will focus on contracts, claims, and day-to-day legal support for complex live projects operating in a cross-border environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer EPC-related contracts, purchase orders, supply agreements, and subcontractor contracts
• Manage legal and contractual relationships with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Support contract lifecycle management from tender stage through execution, amendments, completion, and close-out
• Handle claims, disputes, variations, extensions of time, and performance-related contractual matters
• Identify contractual risks and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Ensure contract documentation aligns with English law principles and international contracting standards
• Work closely with project, procurement, finance, and commercial teams on day-to-day project matters
• Support negotiations on commercial settlements, change orders, and claims resolution
• Coordinate with external counsel when disputes or specialist legal input is required
• Maintain templates, internal processes, and contract governance controls
• Provide regular updates to management on contractual exposure and key legal risks

Key Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on mandatory EPC contracts experience
• Solid background in supplier, vendor, procurement, and subcontractor agreements
• Good knowledge of English law and common law contracting structures
• Fluent English required
• Russian is strongly preferred
• Willingness to be based in Doha with occasional regional travel