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International Legal Professionals

Trowers & Hamlins
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Mid
2 weeks ago
Construction LawContract DraftingNegotiationFIDICRisk IdentificationLegal Research
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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.
  • 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.

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 working in the Middle East is advantageous but not essential.
  • 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. FIDC.
  • Fluent English speaker.
  • Can do, hardworking and flexible approach.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and commercially focused advice.
  • Strong organisational skills and the 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.

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