Senior Lawyer

Mace Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy and construction firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide comprehensive legal advice and training across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong expertise in complex legal matters, including contract management and claims. You will mentor junior team members and participate in delivering essential training programs. This role requires excellent negotiation skills and the ability to communicate complex legal information effectively.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of complex legal matters and how to navigate them.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing and delivering change in legal settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal advice and training to various projects.
• Review tender contracts and legal agreements.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior legal team members.

Skills

Legal expertise

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Complex problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Tools

Industry forms of contract (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

Role

Delivery of legal advice to projects and legal training to business. Delivers the business strategy for the team/function and supports plans for the function, providing advice and solutions to support business.

Responsibilities

• Inputs and delivers to elements of the legal function strategic plan and provision of legal advice and support.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement plans and identifies key business improvements and processes.
• Carries out and supports the review of tender contracts and legal agreements for business projects.
• Responsible for the delivery of training programmes to the business on legal and contractual risks and issues.
• Provides guidance and directions to junior members of the legal team and delegates responsibilities such as when required to appropriate team resources.
• Provides comprehensive advice on issues arising, risks and commercial queries.
• Develops and maintains a series of both internal and external relationships.
• Provides mentoring/training to members of the team.
• Shares technical/functional/domain expertise to upskill capabilities of team members to support development of individuals and service provision.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree qualification.
• Working knowledge and expertise in complex legal matters.
• Utilises experience and expertise to recommend solutions to legal issues to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to understand complex legal information and concepts and able to articulate to others including a range of stakeholders.
• Champions a data led approach to risk.

Technical Competencies

• Conversant with industry forms of contract e.g. New Engineering Contract (NEC), Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).
• Good working knowledge of construction project insurances and management of claims.
• Familiarity with regulatory environment e.g. around health and safety, building safety act, public procurement etc.

Industry Competencies

• Qualified construction lawyer in England and Wales, or a relevant jurisdiction. (or local equivalent).
• Experience in more than one jurisdiction where the relevant Engine/BU conducts business.
• Experience with contentious construction matters, disputes and claims avoidance.

Professional Competencies

• Communicates complex ideas/technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Manages, influences and negotiates with key senior stakeholders (up to Project Director).
• Assist with managing and delivering change.
• Astute commercial awareness, understanding how the construction and built environment industries work, revenues and margins, risks, etc.
• Horizon scanning, anticipates and shows appreciation of how new legislation comes into force, and current legal trends providing legal expertise for portfolio.

Leadership Competencies

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Guides, coaches, upskills and develops team members including junior/support roles.
• Is adept at managing multiple priorities and stakeholders and solves complex problems utilising legal expertise.
• Represent the legal team with internal stakeholders utilising comprehensive legal expertise.

Our Values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.