Junior - Construction Associate

The role

Clifford Chance is seeking a Junior Construction Associate for its Abu Dhabi office. This role is for a lawyer with junior to mid-level non-contentious construction experience, focusing on drafting, negotiation, and analysis of construction documentation for large international projects.

What you'll do

• Apply full knowledge of the law within a specialist area by identifying legal issues, drafting and advising clients
• Be proactive in ensuring technical expertise is up to date
• Collaborate in knowledge initiatives for the Firm
• Act for sponsors/developers, funders, contractors and other project participants
• Be involved in the drafting, negotiation and analysis of construction (in particular EPC), operation/FM and ancillary documentation
• Involve yourself in the management and organisation of teams of clients, Lawyers and professional advisers
• Utilise client focus initiatives to understand and drive service levels to meet client needs
• Manage matters with a disciplined practice, including adhering to matter opening and conflicts clearance processes
• Utilise Best Delivery tools such as templates, Legal Support Centre, Resource Management, Legal Project Managers and Matter Balance Reports
• Complete any mandatory and relevant skills, risk and legal training
• Work directly with Partners as well as senior associates and handle certain matters independently

What we're looking for