Legal consultant (interim) – 5-7 PQE - Construction & Infrastructure

at  AO Shearman

PROGRESSIVE LEGAL CAREERS

Peerpoint is A&O Shearman’s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O Shearman’s practice groups or directly with clients.
Typical assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are 6 months in length and full time. There can also be opportunities that allow for flexible working arrangements.
To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.

JOIN US

We are currently looking for lawyers with 5-7 years’ top-tier post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction and infrastructure. Ideally candidates will have experience in -

• Drafting and negotiating numerous construction related contracts (both in FIDIC and bespoke forms) for a wide range of projects (including power, infrastructure, buildings and leisure facilities);
• Drafting and negotiating several O&M and FM contracts; and
• Providing legal services and advising on all areas of construction law including associated areas and matters related to contractors, subcontractors and design professionals.

Examples of opportunities include:

• A 6 month contract for a non-contentious construction lawyer to join a well-established energy company supporting their legal team with drafting suites of construction related templates for governments, developers and contractors across the GCC.
• A 12 month contract for a construction lawyer to join a local government entity to assist with drafting and negotiating construction contracts (including FIDIC contracts and other non-FIDC construction legal documentation).
• A 3 month contract for a projects and infrastructure lawyer to work within A&O Shearman providing senior front-end construction legal support to the UAE’s Energy, Natural resources and Infrastructure practice.

Please refer the Job description for details