Associate Construction - Dubai - Law Firm
- Employer
- Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Dubai (Emirate) (AE)
- Salary
- Tax free senior level package
- Closing date
- 3 Mar 2021
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level, Partner-designate
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Construction, Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation
- PQE
- Newly Qualified, 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years, 7+ Years
Job Details
This top international law firm whose construction team is an award winning regional construction team based in Dubai are looking for a new lawyer to join their expanding team. . The firm's renowned construction dispute resolution ability means that they are well-equipped to handle litigation and transactional work with ease. Most of the projects are on a large scale and have a high profile within the local and international construction market. You will manage a caseload of mainly contentious construction matters . You will assist partners with advisory work during project construction phase and will get involved with drafting and assisting with the negotiating on a wide variety of building/ engineering contracts. Providing advice on warranties, guarantees and appointment documentation You will also assist Partners in delegation of work to and supervision of juniors in the team.
You should have a strong academic background and training from a recognised international firm/practice. Three years of construction experience gained at a reputable law firm with a strong reputation in the field of construction litigation and a proven ability and willingness to work on both contentious and non-contentious matters is essential. Regional experience with a focus on UAE matters is necessary; however candidates based outside the region with previous Middle East experience should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of international arbitration. Fantastic opportunity.
Company
Who We Are
legal-route is a global legal recruitment specialist. We recruit legal professionals into permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles and offer a comprehensive range of services for both clients and candidates.
We are committed to excellence and continually pursue a long-term strategy. This means the service we provide is both professional and robust.
We don't accept boundaries or limitations. Based out of our Dubai offices in the Middle East and with our network of associated offices in the UK, Europe and Australasia our proven expertise impacts across Private Practice, Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and not for profit sectors.
Our Head of Legal (Nigel Byrne)
www.linkedin.com/in/nigelbyrne
As the Head of Legal, MENA region Nigel plays a key role in business development, strategy & consulting on key legal hires into the region and around the globe. He leads the search vertical for law firms, financial institutions and large corporations across the region. He has a successful track record of recruiting senior professionals into both private practice and in-house positions in domestic and international markets.
Nigel has a genuine insight into the needs of both candidates and clients and is able to leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of the legal industry. He has gained an excellent reputation for his commitment to identifying suitable candidates at senior level into many global law firms and legal teams.
With his ability to tie in the dynamics of human psychology and behaviour, with his network and knowledge of the legal industry, Nigel adds value to both individual professionals and organisations. He works on creating value through assessments, career advice and providing trusted market intelligence.
Nigel is married with two wonderful boys who are both the apple of his eye. In his spare time he enjoys reading and all things sport.
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