Legal Counsel, Construction Disputes, Utilities

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.