Senior Non-Contentious Construction Counsel - ME Leader

Aventus; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Global Law Firm in Dubai is recruiting a Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Counsel to lead major regional mandates. You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, advise on FIDIC matters and manage key client relationships across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in non-contentious construction within a leading international or top regional firm, with strong drafting, negotiating, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with non-contentious construction matters in a leading international or top regional law firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex construction contracts and related documents.
• Proactive leadership of junior lawyers and client relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts, including EPC, EPCM, design and build and other bespoke arrangements
• Advising on FIDIC contracts, including amendments, risk allocation and contractual negotiations
• Leading on major construction and infrastructure transactions from initial structuring and procurement through to contract execution
• Advising on project delivery models, procurement strategies and contractual risk management
• Negotiating construction-related agreements, including consultancy appointments, subcontracts, guarantees and collateral warranties
• Advising on contractual claims, variations and dispute avoidance
• Managing complex matters independently, supervising junior lawyers and acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Working closely with regional and international teams on major UAE and KSA projects
• Experience leading significant construction matters and advising clients directly
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a commercial approach to client relationships

Skills

FIDIC contracts

Drafting and negotiating construction

Leadership / mentoring

Client relationship management

Middle East experience

Project procurement and structuring

Job description

Global Law Firm in Dubai is recruiting a Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Counsel to lead major regional mandates. You will draft and negotiate complex contracts, advise on FIDIC matters and manage key client relationships across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in non-contentious construction within a leading international or top regional firm, with strong drafting, negotiating, and leadership capabilities.