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About the Role

JAL International Co. Ltd. is seeking a highly experienced and legally qualified Senior Claims Manager to join its Contracts Department within the Legal Affairs Sector. This strategic role, based in Medina, Saudi Arabia, focuses on leading claims and dispute-related matters across major construction and infrastructure projects. The Senior Claims Manager will be responsible for protecting the organization's contractual and financial interests through effective claims management, dispute avoidance, and dispute resolution. This position requires operating at both strategic and technical levels to advise senior leadership and drive the preparation, negotiation, and resolution of complex claims and disputes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end claims lifecycle, including Extension of Time (EOT), variations, disruption, and prolongation claims.
• Develop and implement claims management frameworks and best practices across projects.
• Advise on contractual entitlements under FIDIC contracts, bespoke EPC contracts, concession agreements, joint ventures, and partnership arrangements.
• Manage high-value and complex claims, both offensive and defensive.
• Support and lead dispute resolution processes, including DAB/DAAB proceedings, arbitration, and other contractual dispute mechanisms.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, delay analysts, quantum experts, and consultants.
• Provide strategic advice to executive management regarding claims exposure, contractual risks, and dispute strategies.
• Support project teams in implementing claims avoidance and risk mitigation measures.
• Review contractual correspondence, notices, and claim submissions to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract and claims management practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification from a recognized jurisdiction.
• Admission to practice law is strongly preferred.
• A postgraduate qualification in Construction Law, Arbitration, Claims Management, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• 12–18 years of progressive experience in construction law and claims management.
• Extensive experience on major infrastructure, real estate, and EPC projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and complex, high-value claims and disputes.
• Experience within Saudi Arabia and/or the GCC region is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of delay analysis, Extension of Time (EOT), variations, disruption, and prolongation claims.
• Familiarity with arbitration proceedings and institutions such as ICC, LCIA, SCCA, or similar.
• Strong understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms under construction contracts.
• Ability to bridge legal, commercial, and technical aspects of claims management.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing major disputes on large-scale projects.

Required Skills

• Claims Management
• Contractual Entitlements
• FIDIC Contracts
• EPC Contracts
• Concession Agreements
• Joint Ventures
• Partnership Arrangements
• Dispute Resolution
• DAB/DAAB Proceedings
• Arbitration
• Delay Analysis
• Extension of Time (EOT)
• Variations
• Disruption Claims
• Prolongation Claims
• Legal Advice
• Contractual Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

Work Location and Type

This is a contract role based in Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The position requires over 10 years of experience.