Listing Snippet

Growing Abu Dhabi contractor is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel to cover its construction projects from tender through to claims and final account.

Role Overview

Our client is a growing Abu Dhabi contractor delivering infrastructure, industrial and building projects across the UAE. As the business grows, they are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to cover its projects from bid to final account. The successful candidate will review tenders, negotiate contracts and then stay with each project through claims and disputes. This is a strong opportunity for a construction lawyer who wants to see projects through from start to finish and work with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Review tender documents, risk allocation and qualifications at bid stage
Negotiate main contracts, subcontracts, JV and consortium agreements
Advise project teams on notices, time bars and variations
Prepare and defend delay, disruption and payment claims
Manage arbitrations and external counsel
Train project and commercial teams on contract administration

Candidate Profile

8+ years' PQE
Front-end and contentious construction experience
Contractor-side experience preferred
Strong FIDIC knowledge and familiarity with the UAE Civil Code
Arabic an advantage
Based in Abu Dhabi or willing to relocate

Senior Projects and Construction Lawyer