Lawyer – Engineering & Construction Contracts

About the role

The Lawyer will support Bureau Veritas’s SME operations across the Middle East, assisting the Legal & Compliance Manager with contract management, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for engineering and construction projects.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft and analyse engineering contracts, subcontractor agreements, joint‑venture contracts, framework agreements and NDAs.
• Identify contractual risks, focusing on liability, indemnities and insurance provisions.
• Support ongoing business projects by providing contract review and risk‑mitigation advice.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on compliance‑related matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and procurement regulations in the SME region (UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Pakistan).

Required profile

• Law degree with admission to practice in one or more Middle‑East jurisdictions.
• 5–10 years of legal experience in engineering and construction, preferably within the Middle East.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• Strong contract drafting and review skills, including FIDIC and governmental procurement contracts.
• In‑depth knowledge of procurement laws and civil law in the SME region.
• Experience working with engineering firms or construction contractors.