Legal Counsel – Construction, Projects & Procurement | Abu Dhabi
Up to AED 40,000 per month + schooling allowance, bonus and annual flights
I am currently supporting a leading UAE real estate developer with the appointment of a Legal Counsel specialising in construction, projects and procurement matters.
This is a broad, hands-on in-house position supporting the Legal Director, General Counsel and wider legal team across the company’s day-to-day legal affairs.
The role will involve:
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and procurement contracts involving contractors, consultants, suppliers and commercial partners
• Advising project managers, procurement leads and business units on project delivery, contract administration and procurement strategy
• Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice throughout the project lifecycle
• Managing construction-related disputes, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and settlement matters
• Coordinating external legal counsel and ensuring the cost-effective delivery of high-quality advice
• Identifying contractual and legal risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
• Representing the legal function at project steering committees, risk panels and cross-functional working groups
• Developing standard contracts, templates, legal guidance notes and internal playbooks
• Delivering training to project, procurement and wider business teams
• Supporting and supervising junior members of the legal department
We are open to candidates currently working within:
• A Tier 1 construction or contracting company
• A recognised real estate development company
• An international or reputable law firm handling construction-related matters and disputes
Candidate requirements:
• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification
• Current bar membership or relevant professional legal admission
• A minimum of four years’ relevant legal experience
• Strong construction, projects and procurement experience
• Previous private-practice experience with an international law firm or reputable equivalent is essential
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts with consultants, contractors and suppliers
• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious construction matters
• Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
This opportunity would suit a commercially minded construction lawyer seeking a broad in-house position with direct exposure to major real estate development projects.
For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly or send your CV to [email protected].
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