Associate, Construction Disputes

2 months ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

**DUBAI**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**
- **Role specific - **we are looking to recruit an associate with strong commercial disputes experience to assist in the development of our Middle East disputes practice.** **We are particularly interested in those with strong contentious construction backgrounds
- ** Plan, prioritise and delegate work** tasks as appropriate and update supervising partner on progress.
- ** Build client relationships** - provide excellent client service and prompt responses and progress updates to the client.
- ** Support the firm and others** - build effective relationships with individuals and groups in and across offices; uphold the firm’s values; and assist with the preparation of legal precedents, legal articles, marketing documents and presentations.
- ** Comply **with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation.

**SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Qualified/admitted legal practitioner in relevant jurisdiction.
- Strong foundation legal skills, including drafting, writing, negotiation and project management.
- Familiar with law firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency.
- Basic understanding of the client sectors relevant to the chosen area of law.

**GROUP / TEAM**

Dispute resolution

**GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION**

**The Dubai office**
Herbert Smith LLP Dubai is located in the impressive Dubai International Financial Centre.

**Practice area/ Department**
Dispute resolution - contentious construction, energy and infrastructure

**Main areas covered** | commercial litigation | international arbitration | advocacy | banking and regulatory disputes | construction and infrastructure disputes | employment litigation

**_Sector expertise includes_**_ | financial institutions | construction and infrastructure | energy and natural resources_

**ROLE TYPE**

Legal professionals/Practice Group

**CONTRACT TYPE**

Permanent

**WORKING PATTERN**

Full Time

**DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**

At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

Herbert Smith Freehills

Associate, Construction Disputes (Dubai) | Herbert Smith Freehills



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