Senior Legal Counsel - Construction

To provide expert legal support for Khazna’s data center projects, with a primary focus on project procurement, OFCI (Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed) arrangements, and work/services orders for minor works and services. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Commercial Legal Affairs vertical to promote the success of Khazna’s data center initiatives, drive best practices in project delivery, and support the company’s international expansion efforts.

Develop and direct the implementation of the function strategy ensuring alignment to divisional strategy, Khazna’s vision, mission, and corporate objectives.

Ensure the provision of subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and provide counsel to Khazna leadership on all related areas to facilitate the achievement of Khazna’s strategy and divisional strategies.

To Work on new process to simplify or expedite how the company transacts with its counter parties.

Works with other business units to modify templates, prepare for international entries and projects, and introduce efficiencies and processes which improve the department and customer experience.

Manage the effective achievement of function objectives through effective leadership and by setting of individual objectives.

The job holder is required to foresee and meet current and potential challenges presented by rapid operational and staff growth in implementing effective human resources strategy.

Play a leading role in the department budget and strategy.

Lead any talent development initiatives for the assigned function, collaborating with discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.

Provides training and awareness to the relevant departments as to the legal aspects of construction (both major and minor) and project procurement related commercial matters.

Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory, legal, and contractual issues relating to procurement, projects and construction initiatives.

Review, draft, structure, and negotiate complex commercial contracts and tenders, including for the appointment of contractors, professional consultants (such as technical advisors, project managers, and cost consultants), equipment suppliers, design consultants and other similar services providers and/or goods suppliers.

Supervise the review and negotiation of day-to-day construction and project-related documentation, including contracts, amendments, change requests, variations, letters, applications, notices, claims, and similar agreements, by the junior team; provide support and guidance to legal counsels as needed.

Provide support and guidance to business stakeholders, including other legal department team members as needed, in relation to construction and project procurement considerations arising in other agreements (such as supply, consultancy, or service contracts), ensuring these aspects are properly addressed and aligned with project objectives.

Ensure subject matter expertise for project procurement, and construction projects, locally and internationally.

Review, prepare, and advise on bids and new projects to protect the company's interests and mitigate risks.

Ensure contractual provisions are consistent with statutory requirements and company policies.

Identify legal risks and issues with respect to projects, deals, and contracts, especially regarding liabilities, indemnification, ownership of trademarks, data processing, insurance coverage, and timely mitigation.

Manage and advise on disputes and claims arising from construction and project procurement activities, including negotiation, resolution strategies, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to protect Khazna’s interests.

Ensure alignment from a commercial perspective with the company's strategy, vision, mission, and objectives.

Participate in meetings with business partners and legal team members to share updates on ongoing projects, deals, and developments.

Collaborate with engineering, security, operations, networking, and other technical specialists regarding…