Construction Advisory Disputes Lawyer

Description

Construction Advisory Disputes Lawyer Location : Doha

Contract Type : Permanent

We are recruiting for an Associate (minimum of 4 PQE) to join our Construction Advisory Disputes (CAD) team in Doha.

ABOUT THE DOHA TEAM Our CAD team in Doha is comprised of first-class construction specialists engaging in complex and high value construction and energy disputes. We are a market leading dynamic and growing global team who work together with our regional colleagues to produce outstanding results for our clients.

ACHIEVEMENTS Consistently ranked number 1 globally for construction energy and infrastructure ranked among the top 100 arbitration practices worldwide by Global Arbitration Review with a first class team of over 170 lawyers. Pinsent Masons LLP is recognised both nationally and internationally as the leading adviser to the construction and engineering industries and for infrastructure and energy projects. We have an unrivalled reputation in acting for contractors project companies developers public bodies funders and insurers. We act for over half of the UKs top 50 contractors a large number of the top contractors worldwide and an impressive range of private and public sector clients. Our deep understanding and close alignment to the construction sector enables us to offer an entire project life cycle service to our clients. Our legal services span national and international procurement techniques and strategies and all forms of dispute resolution.

Winner - Qatar Law Firm of the Year Asian Legal Business Awards 2022

Winner Construction & Real Estate Law Firm of the Year Asian Legal Business Awards 2022

Winner Qatar International Law Firm of the Year Lexis Qatar Business Law Forum 2022

Winner - Property & Construction Law Firm of the Year Lexis Qatar Business Law Forum 2022

Honourable mention Commercial Litigation Team of the Year Lexis Qatar Business Law Forum 2022

Winner Real Estate & Construction Team of the Year The Oath Middle East Legal Awards and

Honourable mention Infrastructure & Energy Team of the Year The Oath Middle East Legal Awards

Winner Construction Team of the Year 2019 and 2021 - Middle East Legal Awards

Winner ADR Team of the Year Qatar Business Law Forum 2021

Winner Construction Team of the Year Middle East Legal Awards 2021

KEY RANKINGS

Chambers & Partners Dispute Resolution - Band 2

Chambers & Partners Projects and Energy Band 2

Legal 500 Dispute Resolution Band 2

Legal 500 Projects Real Estate and Construction Band 3

OUR WORK The Doha office has a great history of involvement in large dispute mandates in Qatar including dispute resolution during the project execution phase litigation and arbitration.

Our litigation team are experienced in each of the Qatari court circuits and represent contractors on major complex infrastructure and energy disputes.

WHAT WE NEED We’re looking for an Associate with litigation and arbitration experience (minimum of 4 PQE) and with significant experience in construction disputes and project counsel advice. For this role Arabic is not required.

As well as excellent technical skills we need an individual who is commercially aware has a strong team ethic and a strong client focused approach. There are also huge opportunities for personal and professional development for applicants who also have an enthusiasm for business development.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU

We are a market leading dynamic and growing global team who work together to produce outstanding results for our clients.

We invest in our team and have a first class training and career development programme monthly 121s career discussions and biannual appraisals. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in communications and sourcing. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver best of breed services.

Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships.

High quality engineering and construction work.

THE DOHA OFFICE Based in the heart of Qatars Financial Centre we are small and friendly team with all of the benefits that come with an international position. We operate dynamically across our offices in Qatar Dubai and Riyadh and the team work on mandates in Qatar and elsewhere across the GCC.

We operate in a culturally diverse region which will allow you to learn from a fascinating cross-selection of colleagues drawn from a wide range of cultures and legal traditions. You will see more varied solutions to issues and approaches to projects. improving your creativity and enhancing your ways of thinking.

Should you require further details please contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor Anwen Wallington who can discuss the role and requirements.

Contact details Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills : Time Management,Microsoft Office,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Word,Banking,Legal Research,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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