Senior Legal Counsel

4 days ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Aventus Full time
Senior Legal Counsel (Construction & Disputes)

Aventus Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

If you are looking for a challenging in-house position, keep reading...

The day-to-day stuff

  • This is a hybrid role where you'll be working on both contentious and non-contentious matters related to construction and operation of major projects.
  • General litigation, arbitration, expert determination, mediation, pre-litigation claims, and all related matters.
  • Litigation matters including e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, depositions, case management.

What are the positives?

  • High levels of exposure to major projects, providing an environment for an in-house lawyer to develop skills.
  • You'll be working alongside a team of common law qualified lawyers who promote teamwork and learning opportunities.

What experience do you need?

  • 3-8 years of experience in construction (Legal Counsel title may be offered to candidates at the lower end of this bracket).
  • Common law qualification is required (UK, US, Aus, HK etc..).
  • Experience of Power, Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure would be an advantage.

Salary & Benefits

  • You will be offered a competitive monthly salary.
  • Schooling/Education allowance will be offered.
  • Flights for you and your family.
  • 1 day working from home per week.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this advert and we will reach out to suitable applicants.

Thank you and good luck

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy, Utilities, and Electric Power Generation

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