Job Description

Job Title Contentious Construction Lawyer

Description

Location/s

Abu Dhabi

Experience Level

Intermediate

Term

Permanent

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

International Construction

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 160 partners and 950 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering. Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most. While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.

Job Advert Description

Based in Abu Dhabi, the new recruit will work on non-contentious constructions matters across the firm's Middle East offices. In this role you will support a busy team in advising on all aspects of UAE and English Law in respect of a range of construction contracts (EPC, infrastructure, industry-specific and development projects). In addition, you will also play a pivotal role in raising the profile of the International Construction department and the firm within Abu Dhabi. Key responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Drafting, advising upon, negotiating and preparing construction contract documentation including: building contracts (in particularly FIDIC standard forms); consultancy agreements; and forms of ancillary security.
• Providing contract advisory services and advising on risk identification and mitigation and contract interpretation of live projects across the Gulf.
• Supporting clients with preparation of contract documentation and advising on potential claims, particularly variations, extensions of time and associated loss and expense and defects
• Managing and mentoring trainees and paralegals
• Researching and publishing articles

The new recruit will also be responsible for:

• Building, maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives.
• Providing key client training seminars and presentations

Person specification: The firm has a set of competencies we expect for those at this grade. In particular for this role we require:

• Commitment to exceeding client expectations
• Ability and enthusiasm to undertake business development.
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Can do, hardworking and flexible approach
• Commercial awareness
• Interacts well with people at all levels
• Attention to detail
• Strong case and time management skills

Experience and qualifications required:

• Qualified lawyer, 4-6 PQE
• Degree in law from a recognised university -minimum of 2:1
• Previous Private Practice experience of advising on the life cycle of major construction and infrastructure projects
• Experience of drafting, undertaking risk reviews, advising upon and negotiating forms of construction contracts and particular conditions to construction contracts, whether bespoke or based upon a standard form e.g. FIDC, and all associated project documentation.
• Fluent English speaker

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate. Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

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