Construction Lawyer - Government Entity

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-4344

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Construction Lawyer - Government Entity in Abu Dhabi

Construction role with a government organisation, this hire will work on various forms of construction contracts aside from the standard commercial aspects of any in-house position

Client Details

Well known and highly regarded government entity, known to have a nice working environment and culture. Small and close-knit legal team

Description

* Heavy involvement in a range of construction contracts but FIDIC and JCT in particular
* Drafting and negotiating all inhouse contracts including HR policies, vendor contracts, agreements, etc
* Prepare all official documents, contracts, RFP's and agreements in co-ordination with all the relevant sectors/Departments

Job Offer

Excellent quality of work, involvement in large scale construction projects and the chance to work with a good name in the market. Being part of a small and close knit team means you will enjoy good prospects for upward progression and career development

Requirements

* Minimum of 6 years of legal experience
* In depth knowledge of FIDIC and JCT contracts
* Fully fluent in Arabic and English
* Experience of working either for a multinational or another governmental entity

NB: those coming from international law firms are also encouraged to apply

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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