Senior Contentious Construction Associate (5-7PQE)

Charterhouse Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A top global law firm based in Dubai is seeking a Senior Contentious Construction Associate with 5-7 years of PQE. The role involves working with recognized partners on complex disputes across engineering, construction, and energy sectors. Candidates must be qualified in England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa. This opportunity offers the chance to join a leading Dispute Resolution team in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• 5-7 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in contentious construction law.
• Strong understanding of ICC, LCIA, DIAC, and UNCITRAL rules.
• Ability to engage in complex disputes in engineering, construction, energy, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work with internationally recognized partners on construction disputes.
• Participate in diverse and complex cross-border disputes.
• Engage with a leading legal team in the region.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Construction law

Cross-border disputes

Education

Qualified in England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa

Job description

Job details:
Location: Dubai
Salary: Competitive Salary
Job Type: Permanent
Discipline: Legal - In-House & Private Practice

Reference: 53579
Posted: 16 days ago
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Job description

Charterhouse is currently working with a leading global law firm, based in Dubai, who are looking to expand their Dispute Resolution team and hire a Senior Contentious Construction Associate 5-7 PQE. This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading Dispute Resolution teams across the region and on a global scale.

About the role

The Senior Contentious Construction Associate will be working closely with internationally recognized Partners and one of the most diverse teams in the region. The role includes getting involved in complex and cross-border disputes across the engineering, construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors, with matters regularly conducted under ICC, LCIA, DIAC, and UNCITRAL rules.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity the successful candidate will be at the 5-7 PQE level, and qualified in England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa. Arabic language skills and regional experience is not a requirement.