Construction Lawyer
UAE, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Construction Lawyer
Location
United Arab Emirates
Salary
55-60,000 AED Per Month Plus Annual Flights & Medical
Sector
Buildings
Ref No.
AbuDhabi154 This role is to work closely with the Group Commercial Director & the Chief Executive Officer in Abu Dhabi.
Description
$1.2 Billion Turnover Main Contractor. Multi-Disciplinary business that operates in Large Scale Buildings, Civil Engineering & Marine Projects. This employer works across Qatar, UAE, Oman , Bahrain, Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Working closely with the Group Commercial Director & the Chief Executive Officer in Abu Dhabi. The post can best be described as a \xe2\x80\x9cstrategic, legal and contractual dispute resolution\xe2\x80\x9d. You will provide guidance, input and overview. You will be the go to legal person that sits inhouse. Successful applications will have clear experience in the Gulf Region working for a Reputable Main Contractor or Legal Practice. The client is not open to anyone that hasn\xe2\x80\x99t worked in the Gulf Region as this isn\xe2\x80\x99t a role to learn on.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Overview on the role & employer
The following is needed for a successful application
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Carrying out review, negotiation and drafting of contracts and legal agreements for business projects, under supervision where required.
- Advising on arising issues, insured risks and commercial queries, under supervision where required.
- Working closely with insurance brokers and senior management on any arising issues.
- Understanding how the construction and built environment industries work, revenues and margins, risks, etc.
- Horizon scanning and showing appreciation of how new legislation comes into force in the Gulf
Overview on the role & employer
- 5 Day week based in the Abu Dhabi Head Office
- Occasional travel across the MENA region for business needs
- Fast paced and dynamic environment
- Exposure to some of the largest projects in the GCC
- Seen as one of the Top 10 Leading Construction Companies in the MENA Region
The following is needed for a successful application
- Are you a Qualified Lawyer
- 16 Years + Post Graduate Experience
- With experience in the built environment, you have working knowledge of industry forms of contract e.g. New Engineering Contract (NEC), Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)
- You must be able to demonstrate a legal professional standard of English & Arabic construction law
- A clear track record working for a Legal Practice or Main Contractor
- Possess an abundance of FIDIC knowledge
- Clear Track record of dispute resolution
- Languages skills \xe2\x80\x93 Arabic, English & French
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1595982
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUAE, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned