Senior Construction Lawyer – In‑house 6‑month Secondment

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our client on a six‑month in‑house secondment in Abu Dhabi. The role will provide hands‑on legal support for large‑scale residential and commercial construction projects across the Emirates.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate FIDIC and bespoke construction contracts, consultancy agreements, procurement documentation and tender packages.
• Advise project, commercial and technical teams on disputes, claims, delay matters and risk mitigation.
• Interpret and apply UAE construction and development regulatory frameworks.
• Manage multiple concurrent legal matters with autonomy and commercial focus.

Required profile

• 5+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE) in a common‑law or recognised regional jurisdiction.
• Strong front‑end construction experience, preferably in‑house or on secondment within construction, infrastructure or real‑estate organisations.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.
• Ability to work independently on a fixed‑term assignment in the Middle East.

Required skills

• FIDIC contract drafting and negotiation.
• Construction contract and consultancy agreement drafting.
• Procurement documentation and tender package preparation.
• Dispute, claim and delay advisory within construction projects.
• Knowledge of UAE construction regulatory frameworks.

What we offer

• Placement with a leading legal talent provider offering flexible, high‑calibre assignments.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile construction projects in the UAE.