Summary: The role involves engaging senior Construction Litigation Lawyers for a fully remote consultancy position with a boutique law firm specializing in projects and construction in the Middle East. Candidates must have significant experience in construction disputes, particularly in Saudi Arabia, and be qualified in England & Wales or other commonwealth jurisdictions. The position offers flexibility and is ideal for lawyers already working on a contract basis. Immediate availability is required for consultancy work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide consultancy on construction litigation and arbitration matters.
- Handle significant construction disputes involving claims for liquidated damages and loss and expense.
- Advise clients across the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
- Work autonomously while maintaining strong technical skills and commercial awareness.
- Engage in flexible, ad hoc consultancy arrangements.
Key Skills:
- Qualification in England & Wales, Australia and/or New Zealand.
- A minimum of 8 years’ PQE with a strong focus on construction litigation and arbitration.
- Recent experience in a recognized international or City law firm.
- Experience handling disputes within the Middle East construction sector.
- Strong technical skills and commercial awareness.
- Immediate availability for consultancy work.
Salary (Rate): £180.00 Per Hour
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
We are currently instructed by a specialist boutique law firm operating within the projects and construction sector across the Middle East. The firm is seeking to engage with a couple of senior Construction Litigation Lawyers on a fully remote, consultancy basis, starting immediately.
The successful consultants will be working on a significant Saudi-Arabia based construction disputes involving claims for liquidated damages and loss and expense. Prior experience advising clients across the Middle East is essential.
This role is best suited to experienced Lawyers qualified in England & Wales (or another commonwealth jurisdiction like Australia and/or New Zealand, for example), with at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience and a strong track record gained within leading international or City law firms.
The position offers a flexible, non-exclusive consultancy arrangement, making it particularly attractive to Lawyers already operating on a contract or portfolio basis.
Key requirements:
- Qualification in England & Wales, Australia and/or New Zealand
- A minimum of 8 years’ PQE with a strong focus on construction litigation and arbitration
- Recent experience gained within a recognised international or City law firm
- Demonstrable experience handling disputes within the Middle East construction sector
- Strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work autonomously
- Immediate availability to undertake consultancy work on a flexible, ad hoc basis
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly regarded projects and construction practice, offering exposure to significant international matters while maintaining full flexibility and remote working.