Construction Legal Counsel: Disputes, Contracts & Strategy

BESIX; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Diverse Team

Job summary

Six Construct is seeking a senior legal professional to oversee complex construction claims and disputes in a dynamic environment. You will lead dispute resolution efforts, advise on regulatory matters, and drive non-contentious support across contracts and risk management.

Ideal candidates have 3+ PQE in project finance and infrastructure, with a strong track record in management, negotiation, and strategic advisory. Arabic or French fluency is a plus; a competitive benefits package awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 PQE with project finance, PPP, infrastructure and construction experience.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment.
• Understanding of external factors influencing a corporation.
• Ability to develop defensive or proactive legal strategies.
• High ethics, integrity and sound judgment.
• Excellent managerial and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and/or French is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale construction claims and disputes, including negotiation and ADR.
• Provide non-contentious support: dispute avoidance, contract reviews, and negotiations.
• Support end-to-end management of contentious matters.
• Advise on laws and regulations; understand local courts and arbitration forums.
• Supervise and train legal professionals and consultants.
• Develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
• Deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Financial/business analysis

Legal strategy development

Dispute resolution

Training/mentoring

Education

BSc in Law or JD

Construction Law & Dispute Resolution (advantage)

Job description

Six Construct is seeking a senior legal professional to oversee complex construction claims and disputes in a dynamic environment. You will lead dispute resolution efforts, advise on regulatory matters, and drive non-contentious support across contracts and risk management.

Ideal candidates have 3+ PQE in project finance and infrastructure, with a strong track record in management, negotiation, and strategic advisory. Arabic or French fluency is a plus; a competitive benefits package awaits.