Details of the Organization

UCC Holding is a Qatari-based international energy, concessions, and construction company, recognised as a Grade A licensed builder and ranked among the world’s leading contractors.

Details of the Job/Internship

UCC Holding is hiring an Associate Legal Counsel with experience of 8–12 years to join their office in Doha. The role involves supporting the Group’s legal function by providing legal advice on contractual, commercial, and regulatory matters across operations. The position includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, supporting project teams on legal issues related to EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including EPC contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, joint venture agreements, MOUs, NDAs, and supplier contracts.
• Provide legal support during tender preparation and contract negotiations.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend strategies to mitigate legal exposure.
• Provide legal support throughout the project lifecycle, including bid stage, project execution, and project close-out.
• Advise internal teams on contract interpretation, obligations, variations, and contractual claims.
• Review project documentation to ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements.
• Assist in managing contractual disputes, claims, and variations arising from project activities.
• Support preparation of documentation and legal strategies for litigation, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on complex disputes and legal proceedings.
• Ensure operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across jurisdictions.
• Assist in developing and implementing legal policies, compliance frameworks, and governance procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on potential legal implications for the business.
• Provide legal assistance on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and partnership arrangements.
• Support legal aspects of joint ventures, strategic alliances, and commercial negotiations.
• Assist with due diligence processes related to investments, acquisitions, or restructuring initiatives.
• Identify legal risks in contracts, transactions, and operations and propose mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate legal documentation and contract management records.
• Support initiatives to improve legal processes, contract management, and risk control frameworks.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university.
• 8–12 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or EPC environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, construction law, and commercial law.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and negotiating EPC and commercial contracts.
• Experience supporting claims management and dispute resolution processes.
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional legal environments is preferred.
• Professional legal qualification or bar admission is an advantage.
• Excellent English drafting and communication skills.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

Qatar

Address

Doha, Qatar.

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