Legal Counsel, Construction Disputes, Utilities

Taylor Root; Vereinigte Arabische Emirate; Hybrid; AED 120.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves providing expert legal advice on construction disputes in the infrastructure and utilities sector. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to manage disputes and ensure compliance with UAE laws. This dynamic firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with the opportunity to engage in complex construction projects across the region. If you are a talented legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• Common law qualified with experience in a recognized international law firm.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction law and regulations.

Aufgaben

• Provide legal advice on construction disputes, claims management, and litigation.
• Review and negotiate contracts and legal documents.

Kenntnisse

Common law qualification

UAE construction law

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Law degree from a recognized institution

Jobbeschreibung

Legal Counsel, Construction Disputes, Infrastructure and Utilities

Taylor Root is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our client, a leading utilities manager and developer in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising the company on all legal aspects of construction disputes within the infrastructure and utilities sector.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide legal advice and support to the company on all matters related to construction disputes, including claims management, dispute resolution, and litigation.
• Work closely with the company’s project teams to identify and manage potential disputes, and develop strategies to resolve disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on relevant laws and regulations related to construction disputes in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.
• Provide training and guidance to the company’s staff on legal and regulatory matters.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS :

• You’ll need to be common law qualified and have worked at a well recognised international law firm.
• Strong understanding of UAE construction law and regulations, as well as relevant international laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
• Ideally you’ll be based in Abu Dhabi but the company allows hybrid working and so you can keep a commutable Dubai home if you wish.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced legal professional to join a dynamic and growing construction company in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package, and will have the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and challenging construction projects in the region.