Junior Legal Counsel

Six Construct; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai is seeking a Legal Counsel with at least 3 years of PQE, specializing in construction law. Responsibilities include managing large scale claims, providing legal strategies, and supervising legal teams. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and a strong ethical foundation. This position offers a dynamic work environment with exciting projects and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career Growth

Competitive Benefits

Diverse Team

Positive Workplace Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 PQE with project finance, PPP, infrastructure, and construction project experience.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a business environment.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale construction claims and disputes.
• Provide end to end support in managing contentious matters.
• Supervise and train employees.

Skills

Managing construction claims

Negotiating skills

Analytical skills

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Understanding of applicable laws and regulations

Education

BSc degree in Law or JD 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.