Back to jobsSenior Associate - Projects & Construction
Location
United Arab Emirates
Company name
Clyde & Co
Sector
Construction & Engineering
Contract duration
Full time
Salary (monthly)
Non-Dislcosed
Experience
Prior experience in a similar role
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our market leading MEA Projects & Construction team to work on a range of high value and complex construction projects and disputes for clients across diverse sectors, predominantly located within the UAE.
Responsibilities
- Your practice will focus on complex international construction arbitration and advising as "Project Counsel" on commercial, legal and contractual issues that arise during the lifecycle of a construction project.
- Transactional / non-contentious experience (including drafting and negotiating international construction contracts) would also be welcomed but is not essential.
- The nature and size of the team will mean that you will lead, manage and be heavily involved in all aspects of matters allowing you to make a significant contribution to their outcome.
- This role will allow you to continue to develop your professional and personal brand.
Requirements
- You will have an excellent construction litigation / arbitration background gained from another highly respected private practice or a mixture of private practice and in-house from within the GCC region, or from overseas, with the following core competencies:
- an excellent background in high value, complex construction litigation and arbitration
- advanced knowledge and experience of the laws of the UAE and the DIFC
- superb drafting skills (including the drafting of pleadings, witness statements and legal opinions)
- strong academic credentials, self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills
- strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently
- commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partners, actively developing these client relationships
- the ability to lead, delegate and foster a positive team atmosphere
