Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Counsel Solicitor | Global Law Firm - Dubai

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex construction contracts, including EPC, EPCM, design-and-build, and bespoke arrangements.
• Advise on FIDIC contracts, amendments, risk allocation, and negotiations.
• Lead major construction and infrastructure transactions from structuring and procurement through contract execution.
• Advise on project delivery models, procurement strategies, contractual risk, claims, variations, and dispute avoidance.
• Negotiate consultancy appointments, subcontracts, guarantees, and collateral warranties.
• Independently manage complex matters, supervise junior lawyers, advise clients, and coordinate with regional and international teams on UAE and KSA projects.

Candidate profile

• Experienced Senior Associate or Counsel with a strong non-contentious construction background.
• Experience at a leading international or highly regarded regional law firm.
• Strong FIDIC knowledge and experience drafting and negotiating complex construction documentation.
• Established Middle East experience, ideally across the UAE and/or Saudi Arabia.
• Experience leading significant matters, independently managing transactions, and advising clients directly.
• Strong technical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to supervise and develop junior associates.
• Commercial approach and interest in client relationships and business development.

Opportunity and package

• Opportunity to lead major regional construction and infrastructure projects with significant client exposure and responsibility for high-value mandates.
• The role offers the chance to contribute to the growth of the Middle East construction practice and pursue long-term career progression.
• A competitive tax-free salary, bonus, and benefits package is offered, commensurate with seniority and experience.