Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Construction, Projects & Procurement | Abu Dhabi

Up to AED 40,000 per month + schooling allowance, bonus and annual flights

I am currently supporting a leading UAE real estate developer with the appointment of a Legal Counsel specialising in construction, projects and procurement matters.

This is a broad, hands-on in-house position supporting the Legal Director, General Counsel and wider legal team across the company's day-to-day legal affairs.

The role will involve:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and procurement contracts involving contractors, consultants, suppliers and commercial partners

• Advising project managers, procurement leads and business units on project delivery, contract administration and procurement strategy

• Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice throughout the project lifecycle

• Managing construction-related disputes, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and settlement matters

• Coordinating external legal counsel and ensuring the cost-effective delivery of high-quality advice

• Identifying contractual and legal risks and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies

• Representing the legal function at project steering committees, risk panels and cross-functional working groups

• Developing standard contracts, templates, legal guidance notes and internal playbooks

• Delivering training to project, procurement and wider business teams

• Supporting and supervising junior members of the legal department

We are open to candidates currently working within:

• A Tier 1 construction or contracting company

• A recognised real estate development company

• An international or reputable law firm handling construction-related matters and disputes

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification

• Current bar membership or relevant professional legal admission

• A minimum of four years relevant legal experience

• Strong construction, projects and procurement experience

• Previous private-practice experience with an international law firm or reputable equivalent is essential

• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts with consultants, contractors and suppliers

• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious construction matters

• Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder-management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

This opportunity would suit a commercially minded construction lawyer seeking a broad in-house position with direct exposure to major real estate development projects.

For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly or send your CV to [Confidential Information].