Construction Lawyer – Contentious (2+ PQE)

About the job Construction Lawyer – Contentious (2+ PQE) A leading international law firm is seeking a talented and driven Construction Lawyer to join its highly regarded disputes team in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-value, complex construction and infrastructure disputes across the GCC, acting for major contractors, developers and employers on contentious matters. 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. Show more Show less

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.

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.