Senior Associate - Non-contentious Construction

Senior Associate - Non-contentious Construction

The Role
We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our market leading MEA Projects & Construction team to work on a range of high value and complex construction projects and contractual issues for clients across diverse sectors, predominantly located within the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and be heavily involved in all aspects of matters allowing you to make a significant contribution to the outcome of complex international construction negotiation support and advising as “Project Counsel” on commercial, legal and contractual issues that arise during the lifecycle of a construction project.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on international construction contracts and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with partners and senior leadership to develop client relationships, business opportunities and contract solutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent background in high value, complex construction contract management and negotiation support.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of the laws of the UAE and the DIFC.
• Superb drafting skills (including pleadings, witness statements and legal opinions).
• Strong academic credentials, self‑driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in building rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business needs.
• Ability to lead, delegate and foster a positive team atmosphere.

Benefits

• Healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunities to advance professionally and personally within a leading international law firm.

Clyde & Co is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.