IN-HOUSE COUNSELS, DISPUTES AND OPERATIONS, UAE
Taylor Root is currently seeking multiple lawyers 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 and disputes and within the infrastructure and utilities sector.
There are two roles available, a Legal Counsel at 2-5 PQE and a Senior Legal Counsel at 6-12 PQE.
So why would you be interested in this role?
- Highest quality work - the chance to be part of multi-billion dollar projects.
- Strategic impact - exposure to the critical infrastructure assets that underpin a country.
- Team players - working with a very strong legal team that pull in the same direction together.
- Disputes roles are rare in-house - don't miss this one.
What you'll be doing:
- Provide legal advice and support to the company on all matters related to construction disputes, including claims management, dispute resolution, and litigation.
- Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on relevant laws and regulations related to construction disputes in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE.
- Handle non-contentious construction and asset management work.
- Provide training and guidance to the company's staff on legal and regulatory matters.
Who you'll likely need to be, in order to succeed:
- You'll need to be common law qualified and have worked at a well recognised international law firm.
- 2-10 years of experience in construction disputes, with a particular focus on infrastructure and utilities projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Be happy to be based in Abu Dhabi, or do regularly do the drive from Dubai.
Job number: 032025-283372
The SR Group (Dubai) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.