Associate — Construction & Infrastructure

Al Tamimi & Company is seeking an Associate to join its Construction & Infrastructure practice from the Al-Hamra Tower office in Sharq, Kuwait City. Kuwait's New Kuwait 2035 Vision is driving massive infrastructure investment, from the South Al-Mutlaa residential city to the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, creating unprecedented demand for construction law expertise in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise employers, contractors, and subcontractors on FIDIC-based construction contracts for Kuwait mega-projects
• Handle construction claims, delay analysis, and variation disputes
• Represent clients in DIAC and ICC arbitration proceedings for construction disputes
• Draft and negotiate EPC, design-build, and BOT agreements under Kuwait's PPP framework
• Advise on Kuwait's Public Works Law and municipal building regulations

Requirements

• LLB from a recognised university; LLM in Construction Law or International Arbitration preferred
• Licensed by the Kuwait Bar Association or a common law jurisdiction with GCC experience
• 3-6 years PQE in construction law or international arbitration
• Familiarity with FIDIC contract suite and delay analysis methodologies
• Bilingual Arabic/English

• FIDIC contract advisory
• Claims and variations
• ICC/DIAC arbitration
• EPC/BOT negotiation
• Public Works Law compliance

• LLB; LLM in Construction/Arbitration preferred
• Kuwait or common law bar with GCC experience
• 3-6 years construction law PQE
• FIDIC expertise
• Bilingual Arabic/English