2026 Student Cooperative Training Program - Contracts (Saudi Arabia)

Join Bechtel's transformative Cooperative Training Program as a Legal Trainee, supporting one of the most significant global infrastructure projects of our time - Expo 2030 Riyadh. Under the theme "Foresight for Tomorrow," this extraordinary event will welcome over 40 million visitors from October 2030 to March 2031, promoting sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking across a 6 km² masterplan.

As a Legal Cooperative Trainee, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience within Bechtel's legal department while contributing to the infrastructure program that comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces. This structured training opportunity provides exposure across various contract functions and legal verticals, offering a unique perspective on international project law and infrastructure development.

Since 1898, Bechtel has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries across all seven continents, creating jobs, growing economies, and improving global infrastructure resiliency. Differentiated by the quality of our people and relentless drive to deliver successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to customer objectives, serving Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology markets.

Working under the supervision and guidance of experienced legal professionals, you will:

• Learn and apply various legal systems and procedures used across different business verticals
• Assist in preparing comprehensive weekly and monthly legal reports and maintaining legal databases
• Support contract review and analysis activities for infrastructure projects
• Conduct legal research and analysis on construction law, international contracts, and regulatory compliance matters
• Shadow experienced legal counsel and contract specialists to understand day-to-day legal operations
• Participate in training sessions and workshops focused on construction law, contract management, and dispute resolution
• Assist with document preparation, filing, and legal administrative tasks
• Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to ongoing legal challenges and projects
• Support legal risk assessment activities for project development phases
• Assist in coordinating with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities
• Help maintain legal compliance documentation and tracking systems
• Participate in legal team meetings and case discussions

• Currently enrolled in final stages of Bachelor's degree program in Law at an accredited university
• Must qualify to undergo cooperative training as part of university curriculum requirements
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or 4.0 out of 5.0

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong foundation in legal principles and practices
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in legal document handling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural team environments
• Adaptability and flexibility in fast-paced project environments
• Willingness to learn and embrace new challenges
• Professional attitude and ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Data entry and verification skills with working knowledge of legal software applications

Bechtel offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our people in thriving while facing some of the world's toughest challenges. Our robust benefits program includes opportunities for career advancement, cultural enhancement programs, and time for personal recharge and development.

As a global company, Bechtel celebrates a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity makes us more trusted partners, effective problem solvers, and innovators. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels they belong - part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for their contributions, supported in pursuing their goals, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law.