Overview
Dubai - Senior Legal Counsel – Construction/Projects - 5–8 Years PQE (UAE)
A leading Middle East property developer, renowned for delivering
high-end luxury developments
across the UAE and into Saudi Arabia, is seeking a
Senior Legal Counsel – Construction (5–8 years PQE)
to join its Dubai-based legal team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is reshaping the region's luxury real estate market during a period of significant growth.
Position Description
Reporting directly to the
Head of Legal
, you will provide legal support across a broad range of construction and development matters, with exposure to both
front-end and back-end work
.
Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, consultancy agreements, procurement documents and project-related agreements.
Advising on disputes, claims management, contract interpretation and resolution strategies.
Supporting the delivery of high-profile, landmark developments across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Working closely with senior business leaders, project teams and external counsel.
Providing risk management advice and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
5–8 years' PQE
in construction law, ideally gained with a top-tier law firm and/or in-house setting.
Solid experience in both
front-end and contentious construction matters
. Our client will consider a front-end solicitor with only limited exposure to disputes.
Background in major property development, infrastructure, or large-scale real estate projects ideal, as well as project delivery.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
A collaborative mindset, with the ability to thrive in a large, high-performing legal team.
Location
Our client is open to candidates in the
UAE, Australia, New Zealand
or
London
.
Why Apply?
In addition to exposure to world-class projects, this role offers:
Competitive, tax-free salary and bonus structure
.
Relocation assistance
, including annual return flights if relocating from abroad.
The opportunity to work in a
large, collaborative legal team
with a strong culture of support and knowledge-sharing.
Career growth opportunities in a business experiencing significant expansion across the Middle East.
Contact
If you are looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading property developer, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your application to
Morgan Elder
at, or call for a confidential discussion.
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