CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAWYER – DUBAI
Our Construction and Engineering Practice
With an experienced and enthusiastic team of over 170 lawyers, Pinsent Masons is recognised internationally as the leading adviser to the construction and engineering industries and for infrastructure projects. We have an unrivalled reputation in acting for contractors, project companies, developers, public bodies, funders and insurers. We act for over half of the UK's top 50 contractors, a large number of the top contractors worldwide and an impressive range of private and public sector clients.
Our deep understanding and close alignment to the construction sector enables us to offer an "entire project life cycle" service to our clients. Our legal services span national and international procurement techniques and strategies (including PFI and FIDIC) and all forms of dispute resolution (including adjudications, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, international arbitration and litigation). This core range of services calls on related disciplines around the firm, such as corporate, tax, pensions, employment, health & safety, projects and insurance, when needed to provide the full range of legal services.
The Opportunity We are currently looking to recruit a talented construction and engineering disputes lawyer with 2 to 3 years plus PQE to join our 20+ strong Construction Advisory and Disputes team operating from our offices in Dubai.
The role will involve working as part of a team most likely engaged on substantial international arbitration disputes. The successful candidate would ideally be from a specialist construction disputes background, although candidates from a commercial litigation background may also be considered.
The candidate must be technically excellent but, equally important, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. They will be a team player with a strong client focussed approach and excellent communication and organisational skills.
Synopsis
- High quality engineering and construction work.
- Early responsibility and opportunities to develop rewarding and sustainable client relationships.
- Genuine long-term career prospects supported through our "best in class" training and our Academy personal development programmes
About the Firm
Pinsent Masons is the 25th largest law firm in the world, with over 3,000 staff and 24 international offices throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our global reach ensures that we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
Awards
Pinsent Masons has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, won the "Law Firm of the Year Award 2018 – The Lawyer" and is recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. The firm has significant international credentials in the financial services, global energy, infrastructure, real estate, and advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Services provided across these sectors include asset management and investment funds, corporate and M&A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring, insurance, regulatory, construction, projects, pensions, property, planning and environmental, procurement, outsourcing, employment, share plans, technology and tax advice.
Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery. For example, the firm operates a hub of freelance lawyers, called Vario and has also developed long-term service agreements, often referred to as ‘sole adviser’ relationships, with a number of blue-chip organisations. Pinsent Masons has also recently acquired a global Diversity and Inclusion consultancy, Brook Graham which further enhances the firm's innovative and market leading offering.
Pinsent Masons operates an agile working scheme, which offers staff flexibility in terms of where they work.
For more details, please contact our in house Lateral Recruitment Manager Tia Jawed who can discuss the role and requirements.
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