Partner - Construction Lawyer

Search Consultancy

UAE

Ref: OP177-19

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Partner - Construction Lawyer - United Arab Emirates
Senior Level - 10 PQE, Dubai Based, United Arab Emirates
Contentious & Non Contentious

Search Consultancy are presently working with an established US International Law Firm based in the UAE who are seeking a Partner level lawyer for their growing Construction Team in Dubai. This is a senior level post where candidates will need to have proven experience managing a team and commitment to the region.

Suitable candidates will have exposure to UAE market and be particularly familiar with local Construction law. This will include contentious and non contentious matters, project work and oil & gas transactions. You will be joining an established team in the GCC and must be capable of managing and assisting more junior members of the construction and engineering department in the UAE.

The role will be reporting directly to the Managing Partner for the Middle East and you must be comfortable working alongside a wider team in the MENA region

As this is a Partnership post transferable business would be an asset to an application. Even though individuals would not be expected to divulge such information in the first instance you would be expected to discuss potential earning and fees within the first 12, 18 and 24 months.

Requirements

- Worked within a leading firm based in the UAE
- Ideally have trained at a leading UK or US construction law firm.
- Managed a successful team within a leading firm
- Confident with all forms of Construction contract in both the contentious and non contentious fields

Benefits include tickets, bonus, medial, potential equity, insurance and relocation. The salary is entirely dependant on you current circumstances, potential book of business exposure to the region and network. However it will be in line with a US international firm.

About the Company

At Search, our extensive knowledge and experience of recruiting in the Construction, Civil Engineering, Energy and the Oil and Gas industries mean that no-one is better placed to find your ideal role. Our consultants have strong links internationally and can help you find a role in various locations throughout the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Whether you're looking for a Construction Manager or an Technical Director, Search can help.

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