Construction Lawyer – Contentious (2+ PQE)

Construction Lawyer – Contentious (2+ PQE)

Key Responsibilities

• Acting on a broad range of contentious construction and infrastructure disputes, including arbitration, litigation and adjudication.
• Advising clients on contractual disputes arising from EPC contracts, construction agreements and related project documentation.
• Assisting with dispute resolution strategy, including risk assessment and case preparation.
• Working on large-scale, high-value construction and infrastructure disputes across the region.
• Supporting partners and senior lawyers on major arbitration and court proceedings.
• Liaising with experts, counsel and clients throughout the dispute lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with 2+ years' PQE in contentious construction or construction disputes.
• Experience handling arbitration, litigation or adjudication matters within the construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including EPC and FIDIC-based arrangements.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Motivated, collaborative and keen to develop within a leading disputes practice.
• What’s on Offer:
• Opportunity to join a top-tier international law firm with a leading construction disputes practice in the Middle East.
• Exposure to high-profile regional construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Work alongside leading partners on complex arbitration and litigation matters.
• Strong training, development and progression opportunities within a market-leading team.
• A collaborative and high-performing working environment.
• If you are looking to develop your construction disputes practice within one of the region's leading teams, we would welcome a confidential discussion.