Legal Manager - Projects

Mackenzie Jones

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP279-3239

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is a large construction business based in Abu Dhabi with ongoing projects based across the UAE.

They seek an experienced Lawyer to join them as a Manager within their Projects division.
- Review and provide advice on correspondence and changes in a timely and effective manner.
- Support and provide advice to Project Control Director in respect of claims brought by consultants and contractors while participating in refutations and collating evidence of these claims.
- Review and prepare / amend contract conditions and conformance of all contract documents and scopes of work.
- Advise on tender clarifications and processes, participate in contract negotiations and clarifications as required.
- Review rejections of goods/services action by end customers for compliance with contractual obligations, laws, and regulations.
- Prepare back charges and warranty claims against contractors and consultants.
- Review remedies and recourse actions against contractors for breaches of a material nature and provide legal advice.
- Review requests for waivers from contractual requirements, and provide advice to management while ensuring consistency of application.
- Assist in enforcement of performance bonds, insurance claims, and release of liens (on international commodities) and other adjunctions in case of bankruptcy of a contractor.
- Assist in preparing for arbitration / claims against the firm

Requirements

- Must be currently located in the GCC (applicants not in the GCC will not be contacted)
- Must have 10+ years experience as a Construction Lawyer in disputes resolution, contract formulation and negotiation
- Strong experience in an international law firm or practice

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

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