Senior Construction & Projects Legal Counsel

Big Fish Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Fish Consult in Abu Dhabi is seeking a commercially minded Legal Manager (Projects & Construction) to support major development, construction, infrastructure and procurement projects. The role requires advising on complex construction matters, negotiating contracts, and managing disputes within an in-house team.

The successful candidate will guide project delivery teams, coordinate external counsel, and contribute to templates and best practices while mentoring junior lawyers and delivering

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent law degree is required.
• Qualified lawyer with current Bar membership.
• Minimum 4 years of legal experience in construction, real estate, development or infrastructure.
• Experience with an international law firm or leading corporate department preferred.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on construction, procurement, development, and real estate matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including consultant, contractor, supplier and commercial agreements.
• Advise project delivery and procurement teams on contractual and legal risks.
• Manage disputes, litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution processes.
• Coordinate external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality support.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, guidance notes and best practices.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior legal team members.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Education

LLB or equivalent

Bar admission

Job description

Big Fish Consult in Abu Dhabi is seeking a commercially minded Legal Manager (Projects & Construction) to support major development, construction, infrastructure and procurement projects. The role requires advising on complex construction matters, negotiating contracts, and managing disputes within an in-house team.

The successful candidate will guide project delivery teams, coordinate external counsel, and contribute to templates and best practices while mentoring junior lawyers and delivering