Junior Legal Counsel

BESIX Infra; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Dubai is seeking a qualified legal counsel to manage large scale construction claims and disputes. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in project finance, infrastructure, and legal negotiation. Outstanding communication, managerial skills, and a degree in Law are essential. The position offers exciting projects, career growth, and competitive benefits within a diverse team culture.

Benefits

Exciting Projects

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Diverse Team

Positive Workplace Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 PQE ideally with experience in project finance, PPP, infrastructure, and construction projects.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale construction claims and disputes effectively.
• Provide end-to-end support in managing contentious matters.
• Supervise and train legal professionals and paraprofessionals.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Managerial skills

Education

BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree

M.Sc. in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Drive

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large scale construction claims and disputes (including claims preparation, negotiation, adjudication, mediation and all types of ADR).
• Involvement in non-contentious (including dispute avoidance, training and workshops, drafting agreements and standard terms and conditions, contract reviews and negotiation, and providing management and site team with practical advice on specialist, large scale complex or problem projects).
• Tracked record experience in providing end to end support in the management of contentious matters.
• Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact on all facets of the operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of local courts system and arbitration forum (ICC, DIAC, DIFC,…).
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of legal professionals, paraprofessionals, and consultants.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of financial / business analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
• Knowledge of community legal resources.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Qualifications

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• Minimum of 3 PQE ideally with experience in project finance, PPP, infrastructure, and construction project.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment.
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding managerial and negotiation skills.
• BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree.
• M.Sc. in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and fluency in Arabic and or French will be considered an advantage.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting Projects
• Career Growth
• Diverse Team
• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture

Additional Information

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect, excellence, co-creation, passion, and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, secure, and motivated to reach their full potential.