- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of construction and project-related agreements, including main contracts, consultancy agreements, and related project documentation.
- Advise on procurement strategies and contract structuring to ensure appropriate risk allocation and alignment with project objectives.
- Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle, from tender stage through project delivery to close-out.
- Advise project teams on contract interpretation, administration, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Support the management of variations, claims, and extension of time matters, ensuring legal and commercial risks are mitigated.
- Provide strategic advice on dispute avoidance and resolution, including managing pre-dispute processes, negotiations, and formal dispute proceedings (arbitration/litigation).
- Liaise with and manage external legal counsel where required, including oversight of advice, budgets, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including project, commercial, procurement, and finance teams to ensure consistent and practical legal support.
- Develop and maintain standard form construction contracts, templates, and playbooks in line with market practice and Aldar requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance policies in all construction-related matters.
- Support risk management initiatives by identifying legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies across projects.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of legal processes related to construction and project delivery.
RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Min of 8+ years of experience in legal practice ideally in construction/real estate (private practice or in-house)
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE
Construction, Infrastructure, Project Procurement
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Attention to detail
- Systematic organizing capability
- Ability to deal with senior executives
- Time management
- Negotiating skills
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- English language drafting mandatory - contracts and correspondence with counterparties and government entities
- Arabic language capabilities would be beneficial
QUALIFICATION
- Bachelors degree / Law degree
- Legal qualifications (as applicable in country of qualification)
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What We Do
AlDar Properties was incorporated in 2004 by the founder, Mr. Sulaiman Al-Banai. The company is engaged in property management of multi-family residential properties & commercial properties throughout Doha, Qatar. We are focused on maintaining a large diverse portfolio of properties; furnished, semi-furnished & unfurnished. Here at AlDar Properties, we are committed in giving our valued customers the best quality at affordable prices, with no agency fee. We are simply the experts in the art of real estate with a team that is trained to understand all of your needs and provide you with clear expert advice to help you easily navigate the process and give you the best living experience
