Junior Legal Counsel

What Youll Drive

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage large scale construction claims and disputes (including claims preparation negotiation adjudication mediation and all types of ADR).
• Involvement in non-contentious (including dispute avoidance training and workshops drafting agreements and standard terms and conditions contract reviews and negotiation and providing management and site team with practical advice on specialist large scale complex or problem projects).
• Tracked record experience in providing end to end support in the management of contentious matters.
• Knowledge of the range of applicable laws and regulations which impact on all facets of the operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of local courts system and arbitration forum (ICC DIAC DIFC).
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
• Ability to supervise and train employees to include organizing prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of legal professionals paraprofessionals and consultants.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of legal documentation procedures and requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
• Knowledge of community legal resources.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Qualifications :

Youre a Great Fit If You Have

• Minimum of 3 PQE ideally with experience in project finance PPP infrastructure and construction project.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment.
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding managerial and negotiation skills.
• BSc degree in Law or J.D. degree.
• . in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and fluency in Arabic and or French will be considered an advantage.

Why Youll Enjoy Working with Us

• Exciting Projects
• Career Growth
• Diverse Team
• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture

Additional Information :

Six Construct is guided by our core values of respect excellence co-creation passion and unity. Our values are at the heart of everything we do creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued secure and motivated to reach their full potential.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time