Oman Construction Lawyer

1 week ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman beBeeConstruction Full time 800,000 - 1,000,000
Construction Law Professional

This role involves providing legal support to the Head of Legal in overseeing construction-related contracts, project execution agreements, and regulatory compliance requirements across Oman.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring legal oversight of construction agreements, ensuring compliance with Omani construction laws, and managing regulatory processes related to permits, approvals, land use, and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction-related contracts, including EPC, design-build, supply, and subcontracting agreements.
  • Supporting contract negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and engineering firms.
  • Ensuring construction contracts incorporate risk mitigation strategies, performance guarantees, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Monitoring contract execution, variations, claims, and enforcement to protect company interests.
  • Adapting to and applying relevant industry-standard contracts (FIDIC or others), as required.
  • Assisting in obtaining construction permits, environmental approvals, and land-use permissions in compliance with Omani regulations.
  • Ensuring compliance with local building codes, zoning laws, health and safety regulations, and environmental impact requirements.
  • Supporting regulatory interactions with municipal authorities, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Planning, and other government bodies overseeing construction activities.
  • Maintaining and updating regulatory records, approvals, and compliance filings.
  • Supporting the management of construction-related disputes, including contract enforcement, delays, and claims.
  • Assisting in handling regulatory challenges, non-compliance issues, and contractor obligations.
  • Working with external counsel and consultants on litigation, arbitration, or mediation, if required.
Qualifications and Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Law, or a related field.

Experience: 3–5 years in construction law, project contracting, or regulatory compliance, preferably in a corporate legal department or law firm handling construction-related legal matters.

Legal Admission: Qualification to practice in Oman. Legal experience in other GCC jurisdictions is a plus.

  • Construction project contracting, EPC agreements, and project execution frameworks.
  • Regulatory compliance for construction, including permitting, approvals, and safety regulations.
  • Building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations applicable in Oman.

Language Skills: Excellent communication skills in English required; Arabic proficiency preferred.

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