# Construction Lawyer – Contentious (2+ PQE) — Tandem Search

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4427358318-construction-lawyer-contentious-2-pqe
Location: Dubai, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 20,000 to 35,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-07-13
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## Description

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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.

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## Requirements

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.

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