Construction Disputes Lawyer

Tandem Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Dubai seeks a Construction Lawyer to join its disputes team. The role targets newly qualified to junior lawyers developing a contentious construction practice involving high-value disputes across the GCC, for contractors, developers and employers.

Key responsibilities include handling arbitration, litigation and adjudication; advising on EPC contracts and related documents; supporting strategy, risk assessment and case prep; and liaising with experts and clients

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with up to 2 years' PQE in contentious construction or construction disputes.
• Experience with arbitration, litigation or adjudication in construction/infrastructure sectors.
• Good understanding of EPC and FIDIC-based contracts.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Motivated, collaborative and keen to develop a career in a leading disputes practice.
• Excellent academic credentials with genuine interest in construction law and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with a broad range of contentious construction and infrastructure disputes, including arbitration, litigation and adjudication.
• Advising and assisting clients on contractual disputes arising from EPC contracts, construction agreements and related project documentation.
• Supporting dispute resolution strategy, including risk assessment, case preparation and document review.
• Working on large-scale, high-value construction and infrastructure disputes across the region.
• Supporting partners and senior lawyers on major arbitration and court proceedings.
• Liaising with experts, counsel and clients throughout the dispute lifecycle.
• Developing technical knowledge of construction contracts, dispute resolution procedures and industry-specific issues.

Skills

Contentious construction

Arbitration

Litigation

Adjudication

EPC contracts

FIDIC

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Job description

Construction Lawyer – Contentious (NQ-2 PQE)

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented and driven Construction Lawyer to join its highly regarded disputes team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified to junior lawyer to develop their contentious construction practice, working on high-value, complex construction and infrastructure disputes across the GCC, acting for major contractors, developers and employers on contentious matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with a broad range of contentious construction and infrastructure disputes, including arbitration, litigation and adjudication.
• Advising and assisting clients on contractual disputes arising from EPC contracts, construction agreements and related project documentation.
• Supporting dispute resolution strategy, including risk assessment, case preparation and document review.
• Working on large-scale, high-value construction and infrastructure disputes across the region.
• Supporting partners and senior lawyers on major arbitration and court proceedings.
• Liaising with experts, counsel and clients throughout the dispute lifecycle.
• Developing technical knowledge of construction contracts, dispute resolution procedures and industry-specific issues.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified lawyer with up to 2 years' PQE, with relevant experience in contentious construction or construction disputes.
• Experience or exposure to arbitration, litigation or adjudication matters within the construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, including EPC and FIDIC-based arrangements.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Motivated, collaborative and keen to develop a career within a leading international disputes practice.
• Excellent academic and professional credentials with a genuine interest in construction law and dispute resolution.

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a top-tier international law firm with a leading construction disputes practice in the Middle East.
• Exposure to high-profile regional construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Opportunity to work alongside leading partners on complex arbitration and litigation matters.
• Strong training, development and progression opportunities within a market-leading team.
• A collaborative and high-performing working environment.
• Excellent platform to build a long-term career in construction disputes.