Construction Advisory Disputes Associate

Job Description

Construction Advisory Disputes Associate

Location: Dubai

Join a team where your voice matters and your career can thrive.

Are you a talented construction disputes lawyer with 1–3 years’ PQE, looking for a supportive environment where you can make a real impact? Our award-winning Construction, Advisory and Disputes (CAD) team in Dubai is seeking a new Associate to join us.

Why Pinsent Masons?

• Inclusive Culture: We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each team member brings, and we actively encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.
• Support & Development: You’ll benefit from first-class training, regular one-to-ones, and a clear career development programme. We invest in your growth, offering early responsibility and opportunities to build client relationships.
• Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to flexible working arrangements to help you succeed both professionally and personally.
• Collaboration: Work alongside inspiring colleagues in a dynamic, market-leading team that values teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect.
  
  
  

About The Role

• Advise on substantial international arbitration disputes and project dispute advisory work in the construction sector.
• Collaborate with leading contractors, developers, and project companies on high-profile infrastructure and energy projects.
• Be part of a team consistently ranked Tier 1 in legal directories and recognised for excellence across the Middle East.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years’ post-qualified experience, ideally with construction disputes expertise in the UAE or Middle East.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative, client-focused approach.
• Enthusiasm for business development and a passion for delivering outstanding results.
  
  
  

Our Commitment

At 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 whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply via our careers site or contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor, Anwen Wallington, for a confidential discussion. Please note that all applications must be submitted via our careers website.

• Email: anwen.wallington@pinsentmasons.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-wallington-36177ba1/
  
  
  

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