Associate – International Construction
| Company Name: | Trowers & Hamlins |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Location: | Abu Dhabi |
| Experience: | 2-5 years |
| Degree: | Bachelor |
| Gender: | Any |
| Age: | Any |
| Nationality: | Any |
| Salary: | Unspecified |
| No. Of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Job Description: |
| The opportunity We have a diverse International Construction team with an excellent reputation for legal expertise in large and often ground-breaking construction and infrastructure projects. We act for a range of clients, including multinational corporations, regional and local businesses based in the UAE, Middle East and globally. In Abu Dhabi, we particularly focus on large infrastructure projects in the oil and gas / petrochemical sector, but the team regularly advises on projects across the GCC in other sectors, often in support of our real estate, energy and infrastructure teams. Day to day scope will include but not limited to advising on, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of construction / EPC contracts and ancillary documentation, including security documentation, operations and maintenance contracts and other related agreements. You will be part of a strong team and you will have the benefit of supervision and training by experienced lawyers. What you’ll be doing Drafting, advising upon, negotiating and preparing construction contract documentation including: building contracts (in particularly FIDIC standard forms); consultancy agreements; and forms of ancillary security. You will handle a significant amount of contractual work, reviewing and drafting such documents as FEED, EPC, EPCM, design, construction and O&M / LTSA agreements. You will actively participate in meetings with clients and assist client’s legal and project teams in their negotiation meetings. Drafting and negotiating forms of performance security such as parent guarantees and performance bonds. Providing contract advisory services and advising on risk identification and mitigation and contract interpretation of live projects across the Gulf. Supporting clients with preparation of contract documentation and advising on potential claims, particularly variations, extensions of time and associated loss and expense and defects Researching and publishing articles Pro-active participation in business development initiatives. Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions. You will have opportunities to undertake client secondments. What you’ll need The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role, the ideal candidate will have: A common law qualified non-contentious construction / projects lawyer with 2-5 post qualification experience. Experience of EPC and O&M contacts gained working on infrastructure, construction or energy projects, and would be familiar with the FIDIC forms of contract. A genuine interest in the construction and engineering sector. Understanding of construction and engineering projects and the laws relating to them. International experience (especially GCC experience) is a plus. Commitment to exceeding client expectations Drive and enthusiasm Can do, hardworking and flexible approach Commercial awareness Interacts well with people at all levels Fluency in English. Arabic language is an advantage but not a requirement. Excellent academic record |
