Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

Petrofac is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Sharjah office. The role will support project execution and administration for high‑value EPC/EPCM contracts in the oil & gas sector, providing legal advice and managing disputes.

Key responsibilities

• Become an integral part of project execution and administration for multiple high‑value EPC/EPCM contracts (O&G, UAE) worth billions of USD.
• Ensure compliant contract administration and proactively identify process shortcomings, proposing solutions such as training, policies, and procedures.
• Assess and provide strategic advice on upstream and downstream claims.
• Instruct and manage external lawyers and technical experts as required.
• Ensure effective flow‑down of risks and obligations to the supply chain.
• Support the legal function with drafting and reviewing NDAs, settlement agreements, joint‑venture agreements, and assist on bidding opportunities for major O&G projects.
• Assist with live legal disputes at all stages and forums, and contribute to strategic business initiatives and training.

Required profile

• Strong experience in construction disputes, including contractual, statutory adjudication, and arbitration.
• Deep understanding of EPC (and preferably EPCM) contracting principles.
• Solid grounding in English & Welsh/common law; exposure to civil law principles is a plus.
• Experience advising in a Project Counsel capacity and working with leading counsel, delay and quantum experts.
• Proven ability to work directly with project teams such as Project Directors and Contract Managers.
• Can‑do attitude, flexibility, and strong work ethic.