construction & projects lawyer 3 5yr pqe

IDEX Consulting Ltd

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 A leading International law firm based in Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit an Associate 3-5yrs PQE to join their growing Projects &amp; Construction practice group where you will be involved in some of the Middle East's leading projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will work in a practice that provides a full range of specialist Projects and infrastructure deals, focusing particularly on major projects work with both public and private clients
 
 
 
 
 
 Seeking a self-starter who is driven and committed to excellence. You will need to have excellent academics, strong drafting experience and experience working on major projects. You will be joining a successful dynamic team who are working on cutting edge projects/work
 
 
 
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Construction & Projects Lawyer 3-5yr PQE

Origin Legal Ltd

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 Real Estate Lawyer
 
 
 
 
 
 My client is looking for a Real Estate Lawyer to join their prestigious firm. They are known for precision, agility, and strong local insight. With a diverse team of over 100 lawyers, they deliver strategic, client-focused legal solutions across key sectors, handling high-stakes matters with speed and professionalism.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a skilled and commercially-minded Real Estate Lawyer with 3&ndash;6 years post-qualification experience to join our growing team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have prior UAE-based experience and a deep understanding of local property laws and regulatory frameworks. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value transactions, land development projects, and corporate real estate matters in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Advise clients on real estate transactions, land acquisition, leasing, development, and asset management
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 Draft and negotiate sale and purchase agreements, leases, construction contracts, and related documentation
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 Conduct legal due diligence on property titles, zoning regulations, and compliance with UAE legislation
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 Provide guidance on local real estate law, including freehold/leasehold distinctions, strata law, and land department procedures
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 Represent clients in real estate disputes, arbitrations, or negotiations as required
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 Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure seamless transaction support
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 Keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes impacting real estate in the UAE Requirements
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 Qualified lawyer with 3&ndash;6 years PQE in real estate law
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 UAE legal experience strongly preferred due to nuanced local legislation
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 Solid knowledge of UAE real estate and property law, including DIFC and ADGM regimes
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 Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
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 Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
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 Fluent in English; Arabic language skills would be a plus
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 This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven legal team making a meaningful impact in Dubai&rsquo;s dynamic property market. You&rsquo;ll play a key role in guiding clients through complex real estate transactions and disputes, ensuring compliance with UAE property laws while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values precision, professionalism, and client care.
 
 
 
 
 
 Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applicants.
 
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Real Estate Lawyer

CapeClarke

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 Arbitration Associate (Construction Disputes) - Qatar
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 An opportunity for an experienced arbitration lawyer, to join a top-tier law firm in Doha, Qatar. The firm specialise in construction arbitrations and are seeking a mid to senior level associate to join their growing team
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years' PQE handling international or cross-border arbitrations, ideally within construction.
 
 
 Middle East experience is not required, nor is the ability to work in Arabic, however this would be advantageous
 
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Arbitration Lawyer

Deutsche Bank

<div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Legal Negotiator
</h1><div><div><div><div><div>Job ID: R0395227 </div><div>Full/Part-Time: Full-time
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<div><div>Regular/Temporary: Regular </div><div>Listed: 2025-07-08
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<div><div>Location: Mumbai
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</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Overview
</h2>Job Title: Legal Negotiator
Corporate Title: Senior Analyst or Associate
Location: Mumbai, India
Shift Timing: APAC region / Regular shift
Role Description
<ul><li>The Regional Office Legal team (&ldquo; RO Legal &rdquo;) in Mumbai is a team of around thirty lawyers providing expertise in derivative documentation and transaction legal support to various businesses of Deutsche Bank Group across the APAC, EU and US regions.
</li><li>RO Legal is looking for legal negotiators in India to support with respect to the derivative and financial product transactions undertaken by the Deutsche Bank Group globally by drafting and negotiating mid and high complexity contracts and other ancillary legal documentation.
</li><li>You will spend a significant amount of your time drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, relating to derivative transactions and your role will involve liaising directly with the front office, internal stakeholders and the Deutsche Bank Group&rsquo;s diverse client base. In your role, you would be responsible for delivery, process and client management.
</li></ul>What we&rsquo;ll offer you
As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you&rsquo;ll enjoy,
<ul><li>Best in class leave policy.
</li><li>Gender neutral parental leaves
</li><li>100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
</li><li>Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
</li><li>Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
</li><li>Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
</li><li>Accident and Term life Insurance
</li><li>Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above
</li></ul>Your key responsibilities
<ul><li>Drafting reviewing and negotiating wide range of master agreements amongst others, ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support documents (CSA, CSDs), Global Master Repurchase Agreements (GMRA), Master Repurchase Agreement (MRA), Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA), Master Securities Lending Agreement (MSLA), Prime Brokerage Agreements and all other relevant documentation and subsequent amendments.
</li><li>Reviewing constitutional documents and ensuring that all requisite corporate consents and approvals are in place prior to finalization of agreements and subsequent trading.
</li><li>Liaising and coordinating with the various internal stakeholders / teams and business divisions on risk and deviations and responding to queries in relation to the master agreements.
</li><li>Building a strong relationship with both the internal and external clients of Deutsche Bank Group, understanding their needs and business operations and working closely with them.
</li><li>Understanding business and regulatory requirements and ensuring functions are being performed taking into consideration those requirements.
</li><li>Staying abreast on all legal and regulatory matters affecting your area of work.
</li><li>Participating in various documentation and process improvement initiatives.
</li></ul>Your skills and experience
<ul><li>Law Degree or Commonwealth qualified lawyer or solicitor with 2 to 5 years of PQE for Senior Analyst level and 6 to 8 years of PQE for Associate level in financial products or commercial contract drafting and negotiations.
</li><li>Having prior experience in derivative documentation will be an advantage.
</li><li>Excellent legal drafting ability and eye for detail.
</li><li>Strong problem solving and/or analytical skills with solution-based approach.
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and build working relationships both internally and externally.
</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
</li><li>Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
</li><li>Ability to read complex legal documents with confidence, ease and understanding.
</li><li>Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
</li></ul>How we&rsquo;ll support you
<ul><li>Training and development to help you excel in your career.
</li><li>Coaching and support from experts in your team.
</li><li>A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.
</li><li>A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.
</li></ul>About us and our teams
Please visit our company website for further information:
https://www.db.com/company/company.htm
We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
 
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
 
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.</div></div> <div id='job-id'>Job Id: 7IQcC1AXMiWbxEW678MQlMqTBpOFPCRzVuTaibM+n5MrM1IgrEtc3yoAH1mz0hCZU2sXp8wpnEI5Jkm2/CynBu4drMtYImKmnWWbI/HHS75ziS6zOF4D1dHzKCNQWZRTnWYtNTzrXnnHZ6o9</div>

Legal Negotiator

Taylor Root

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 Senior Counsel, Fluent German, Utilities Technology
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This Abu Dhabi based client is a major player in the technology behind utilities and natural resource efficiency. They feel like a start-up, but act like a grown up.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 So why this role in particular?
 
 
 
 
 
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 Exposure to leading, cutting edge technology, with truly innovative and environmental objectives.
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 No need to lose your US / European connections doing local work, this role covers global territories, Europe in particular.
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 Future plans for an IPO. Get on board early and flourish later.
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 What you&rsquo;ll be doing:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advising on operations, financial transactions, and investor relations across the US, Europe, Middle-East and Asia.
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 Handling the projects, construction and TMT documents behind large and complex transactions.
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 Ensuring compliance, regulatory adherence and governance.
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 Who you&rsquo;ll likely need to be in order to succeed:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Whilst there is a degree of flexibility, there are some core guidelines that make the backbone of the client expectations:
 
 
 
 
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 German at business level (non-negotiable).
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 Common or Civil law qualified from Europe or the US, with a PQE guideline of at least 6+.
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 Generalist skill set across commercial, corporate, projects and construction contracts.
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 In-house experience in a multinational company environment.
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 Self starting, commercially minded, project driver and business enabler.
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 We have a full job description to share and discuss with you, please get in touch.
 
 
 
 
 
 Job number:
 
 072025-285964
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Note that the job advertised here represents just a selection of all the in-house roles we have running across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region from our hub office in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 To have a full overview of all the international roles available right now, please visit our constantly updated website www.taylorroot.com
 
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Senior Counsel, Fluent German, Utilities Technology

Mastercard

<div>Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Senior Counsel, Enterprise Gateway Solutions
Our Purpose 
 
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. 
 
Position: Senior Counsel, Enterprise Gateway Solutions 
 
About Mastercard Enterprise Gateway Solutions 
 
Mastercard Enterprise Gateway Solutions (EGS) provides seamless connectivity for customers of all types into our Payment Processing and Decisioning products. Assets formerly known as the Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS), Direct Services Access (DSA), Networks Exchange (NEX), and Private Label Card Programs are now consolidated under a single Gateway portfolio. 
 
Location
 
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As our team supports the business globally, the role may require the ability to support other time zones and some travel.
 
 
Overview
 
We are looking for an experienced commercial and product lawyer to join our legal team, providing support and advice to the Enterprise Gateway Solutions business unit.
 
 
If you are highly motivated, intellectually curious, analytical and enjoy tackling legal challenges, and have a keen interest and passion for the world of payments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
 
 
Role
 
This role handles a broad range of legal matters, from commercial contracting with customers, suppliers and partners, product support and general legal support matters for the business on a day-to-day basis, identifying and analysing relevant issues and helping the business effectively navigate legal and regulatory risks and implement appropriate controls, policies and processes. Your key responsibilities will include:
 
 
<ul><li>Commercial Contracts: Draft, review, negotiate, and advise upon a variety of commercial agreements with our customers, suppliers and other partners.
</li><li>Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, working in collaboration with specialists (including compliance, regulatory, data privacy and intellectual property counsel) providing strategic legal advice and support.
</li><li>Product Support: Provide comprehensive legal support throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation through to launch and beyond. Identify and help ensure our products comply with applicable policies, relevant laws, regulations and industry standards and are deployed through legal mechanisms that enable scale and reach.</li><li>Advising on legal and contractual issues relating to incident management and information security.
</li><li>External Counsel Coordination: Instruct and manage external legal advisors within agreed policy and budget.</li><li>Ad Hoc Legal Support: Other legal support as needed (e.g. supporting strategic projects, working with legal specialists outside of the immediate team and, if necessary, external counsel.</li></ul>
 
Please note that the above is a guideline only. Roles within Mastercard evolve with the needs of the business and team.
 
 
All About You
 
 
<ul><li>Qualified Lawyer with a strong academic background. As a guide, we expect this role will be best suited to lawyers with experience 10+ PQE but if you are outside that range and interested, we are happy to still consider your application.
</li><li>Ability to identify key legal issues, put these into the context of the business you support and articulate those issues clearly with potential solutions/options.
</li><li>Ability to quickly understand and maintain knowledge of complex products, services, and regulatory/legal frameworks.
</li><li>Ability to identify regulatory, data privacy and intellectual property issues and work with other teams to resolve them.</li><li>Strong drafting, writing, oral communication, and negotiating skills.</li><li>Strong experience in relationship building, stakeholder management and partnering.
</li><li>Can-do attitude, self-motivated and able to drive delivery against objectives.
</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
</li><li>Prior experience with commercial contracting, technology and/or working in a regulated industry or the payments sector generally is critical.
</li><li>Prior experience of working in a regulated environment is considered a strong asset.</li><li>Prior experience in supporting product development, even if in a different industry, is considered a strong asset.
</li><li>Experience as an in-house lawyer in a multinational company is desirable but not essential.
</li></ul>Don&rsquo;t meet every single requirement? Every person is unique. If you&rsquo;re a qualified lawyer, excited about this role, looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment and you believe you can bring something special to our team, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.
Corporate Security Responsibility 
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:<ul><li>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</li><li>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</li><li>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</li><li>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</li></ul></div> <div id='job-id'>Job Id: xJjGItypvhhoCD22dZRwYgaQcGL0elRNfG/js0ObeMJnfVCuPZDhNwI+2orundfn7DTuYZAgTA06hWPwqip1C3y267qzy7ed6nDNLugKtQdXbisV9SMcwiVPh7epQrXK4Zma</div>

Senior Counsel, Enterprise Gateway Solutions

Dentons

<div>Duration: Permanent 
Location: UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi) 
Reports to: Partner 
Requisition no: 8653 


The Team/ The Department 
Our Equity Capital Markets team deals with a broad range of international equity capital markets work, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, GDR facilities and continuing obligations. 
The team's clients are primarily investment banks, financial advisors, banks and corporates, and transactions range from FTSE Main Market mandates to the privatisation programmes of Developing Market economies where a joined up approach with our global network of offices is key. 
Our team is looking for an Associate with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience to support international equity capital markets transactions in the Middle East. 


Ideally the candidate will have significant experience within the capital markets team of an international or other major law firm, working for issuers and underwriters in connection with equity offerings in any of the GCC States. 
You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought leadership, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the capital markets practice. 
The role would be ideal for a 3-to-5-year PQE lawyer. 


Responsibilities 

<ul>
<li>You will take a lead role on a variety of equity capital markets transactions across a range of sectors.</li>
<li>Coach and mentor more junior members of the team.</li>
<li>Coordinate and cooperate with colleagues in other practice groups and offices.</li>
<li>Build and maintain client relationships.</li>
<li>Contribute to business development.</li>
<li>Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally.</li></ul> 


Required experience, skills, and attributes 
Technical skills 

<ul>
<li>Strong academic record.</li>
<li>Qualified Lawyer.</li>
<li>Experience with DFM, Nasdaq Dubai, ADX, Tadawul equity offerings.</li>
<li>Experience of a range of different transaction structures, including IPOs, follow-on offerings and equity capital markets aspects of M&amp;A transactions.</li>
<li>You will ideally have experience of working with international clients in the corporate sector.</li>
<li>You will ideally have experience of preparing and participating in pitches to clients.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently.</li></ul> 


Personal attributes 

<ul>
<li>Dedicated to exceptional client service.</li>
<li>Excellent business development ability and demonstrates market focus.</li>
<li>Strong financial, commercial and business awareness.</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.</li>
<li>Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills.</li>
<li>Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development.</li></ul><div> 
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Firm Profile 
Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com. 


Inclusion and Diversity 


Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences. 


We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons: Inclusion and Diversity. 


Equal Opportunities 
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. 


During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence. 


If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 


NO AGENCIES PLEASE 


If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please - applications will not be accepted via email. 


Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, not will we accept any associated terms of business.</div></div></div> <div id='job-id'>Job Id: J9wGrWG0RstERNWUZ9gg012lGk+xoOEt7//1/c4T1vL3UHDuzLItPLWwmoUYaxQ+bWXmQqjJBauGFMaZp4IG9liPXrnkUuphNf0nzpQKmhe/6X1UQug=</div>

Associate

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