This company is seeking to appoint a new Commercial Lawyer with EPC background. 

The role will provide expert legal guidance on a wide spectrum of complex matters, particularly EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation), Oil & Gas, construction, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and governance.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the role holder will be a key strategic advisor, responsible for ensuring the company and its affiliates comply with applicable legal standards and maintain strong corporate governance across the groups’ diverse operations.

This role involves providing expert legal guidance on a wide spectrum of complex matters, particularly in Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI), Oil & Gas, construction, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and governance. The role holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the business through proactive legal counsel, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and managing regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Contracting Support (EPCI, Commercial & Other High-Impact Contracts)

  Support the drafting, negotiation, and review of complex EPCI contracts, ensuring compliance with international standards (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, BIMCO) and protecting the company’s commercial interests in large-scale construction, energy, and offshore projects.

  Provide legal guidance on high-value / high-risk commercial agreements, including, EPCI supply contracts, procurement agreements, indemnities, inter-Company agreements, joint venture agreements (JVs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), energy, technology licensing, service agreements, and other business-critical contracts.

• Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial Support
• Business Growth and Corporate Strategies
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation Management
• Compliance Leadership
• International & Regional Legal Expertise
• Strategic Legal Advisory
• Risk Mitigation and Contractual Risk Management

The role holder will be responsible for day to day operational matters across the region in conjunction with the senior team, enjoying a broad remit and the opportunity to get involved with the areas detailed above.

Profile required:

• Common law qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably from an international law firm or multinational in-house legal team.
• Experience in construction / energy / offshore sectors.
• Commercial Contract Expertise: Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts, including EPCI, M&A, JV’s, and other commercial agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of local and international legal frameworks, particularly the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and GCC jurisdictions.
• Strong business relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• The role will suit a strong, commercially astute lawyer used to operating within a multinational corporate environment.

A competitive package together with excellent career development prospects within this company’s world-class business is on offer to the successful candidate.

Fford & Stone is a trusted partner of the business profiled.

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