Director - Legal (Construction Law) - Dubai Holding Real Estate

About Dubai Holding Real Estate:

Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centres, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.

Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.

About the Job:

• You will provide specialist legal leadership across major construction, infrastructure, development, procurement, and project delivery matters. 
• You will be specializing in construction law role focused on project delivery, construction contracts, claims management, dispute avoidance, and risk mitigation.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on high-value construction contracts, including contractor, consultant, EPC, infrastructure, procurement, development, and project agreements.
• Advise project teams and business stakeholders on contractual risk allocation, procurement strategies, commercial risk management, and dispute avoidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide legal guidance on construction claims, delays, variations, defects, contractor performance, insolvency, termination matters, and settlement negotiations.
• Support major development projects, construction-related joint ventures, and strategic project delivery initiatives while safeguarding the organization’s legal and commercial interests.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, claims consultants, technical experts, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Advise on FIDIC and other international standard forms of construction contracts, ensuring best-practice governance and risk management.
• Mentor and develop junior legal professionals while contributing to the continued effectiveness and growth of the Construction Legal function.

About You:

• Qualified lawyer in a recognized common law jurisdiction with specialist expertise in construction law. 
• A minimum of 10 years (PQE) post-qualification experience is required and at least 6 years of specialist construction law experience with significant exposure to construction, infrastructure, engineering, development, and project delivery matters.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts, including EPC, consultancy, procurement, development, and infrastructure agreements.
• Demonstrated expertise in FIDIC and other international standard forms, including claims management, dispute avoidance, pre-dispute resolution, and contract administration.
• Proven experience advising on construction claims, delays, variations, defects, termination matters, and contractual risk management.
• Strong understanding of construction procurement strategies, project delivery models, risk allocation principles, and construction governance frameworks.
• Experience advising senior business leaders and supporting complex construction or development portfolios in either private practice or in-house environments.
• Prior experience in managing, mentoring, or developing junior lawyers is highly desirable.
• Candidates with strong international construction law expertise and extensive FIDIC experience are encouraged to apply.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.