Associate - International Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
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About the Role
Trowers & Hamlins seeks a qualified lawyer with 3-5 PQE to join its Construction practice in Abu Dhabi. The role involves advising on bespoke construction contracts for a key oil and gas client, focusing on non-contentious matters across the Middle East.
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Responsibilities
- Draft, advise on, negotiate and prepare construction contract documentation including building contracts, consultancy agreements, and ancillary security.
- Provide strategic contract advisory services on live projects across the Gulf, including risk identification and mitigation.
- Collaborate closely with in house legal and project management teams to align with commercial and operational objectives.
- Support development and mentoring of trainees and paralegals.
- Contribute to thought leadership through legal research, client briefings, and articles.
- Build, maintain and develop client relationships.
- Participate in marketing initiatives and provide client training seminars.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer, 3 5 PQE
- Degree in law from a recognised university (minimum 2:1)
- Previous private practice experience advising on major construction and infrastructure projects
- Experience with FIDIC or bespoke construction contracts
- Fluent English speaker
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently
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Description
- This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and client focused lawyer to build long term relationships with high profile clients, while contributing to the growth of a leading Construction practice in the region.
- Based in Abu Dhabi, the new recruit will focus on supporting a key institutional client in the oil and gas sector.
- The role will involve advising on bespoke forms of contract and working closely with the client's in house legal and project management teams to deliver pragmatic, business focused solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, advising upon, negotiating and preparing construction contract documentation including building contracts (in particular FIDIC standard forms); consultancy agreements; and forms of ancillary security.
- Providing strategic contract advisory services on live projects across the Gulf, including risk identification and mitigation and interpretation of contractual provisions.
- Collaborating closely with in house legal and project management teams to ensure alignment with commercial and operational objectives.
- Supporting the development and mentoring of trainees and paralegals within the team.
- Contributing to thought leadership initiatives through legal research, client briefings, and publication of articles.
- Building, maintaining and developing client relationships.
- Pro active participation in marketing initiatives.
- Providing key client training seminars and presentations.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified lawyer, 3 5 PQE
- Degree in law from a recognised university minimum of 2:1
- Previous private practice experience of advising on the life cycle of major construction and infrastructure projects.
- Experience of drafting, undertaking risk reviews, advising upon and negotiating forms of construction contracts and particular conditions to construction contracts, whether bespoke or based upon a standard form e.g. FIDIC.
- Fluent English speaker
- Can do, hardworking and flexible approach
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple matters concurrently
- Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and adapt to changing deadlines
- Ability and enthusiasm to undertake business development.
- Drive and enthusiasm & commercial awareness
- Interacts well with people at all levels
Benefits
- Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion.
- All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
About Trowers & Hamlins
- Trowers & Hamlins is a City led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff.
- Offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia.
- Leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
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