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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.