Construction Lawyer - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Allen & Overy

Description

Are you looking to relocate to the Middle East?

We have a unique opportunity for construction and infrastructure lawyers to relocate to the Middle East to work on a high profile and cutting edge infrastructure project. Our client is looking for consultant lawyers with at least 4 years' post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction matters.

Specialising in complex construction projects you will have an in-depth understanding of -

The construction aspects of real estate and finance transactions including development financing deals, development projects, forward funding transactions and acting for landlords, tenants and developers in relation to their agreements for lease, sales and acquisitions; and

Procurement matters including procurement strategies, construction contracts, engineering contracts (in particular JCT, MF1 and IChemE forms of contract), appointments and usual ancillary documents

Successful candidates will work autonomously and manage their own projects whilst being supported by lawyers who are experts in their field.

Successful applicants will have:

a minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a law firm ranked as top tier for construction

the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; and

a commitment to building a career as a legal consultant and be motivated to operate at a high level whilst working in this way.

Is legal consulting for you?

Are you looking for more control over your time? Or do you want to be able to balance professional and personal ambitions such as family responsibilities, a business idea, studies or hobbies whilst still working on interesting and diverse work?
Peerpoint is Allen & Overy's global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers. Legal consulting gives you the flexibility to remain in the workforce without putting the rest of life on hold.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, it is our policy not to provide individual feedback at the application stage.