Senior Associate — Construction & Infrastructure

Al Tamimi & Company's Bahrain office in the Bahrain Financial Harbour is recruiting a Senior Associate for its Construction & Infrastructure practice. You will advise developers, contractors, and government entities on major construction and infrastructure projects across the Kingdom, including developments in Bahrain Bay and Diyar Al Muharraq.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate FIDIC-based construction contracts, subcontracts, and consultancy agreements
• Advise on Bahrain's Construction Law and Tender Law for public procurement
• Handle construction disputes through BCDR-AAA arbitration and Bahrain courts
• Advise on employer's requirements, variation orders, and extension of time claims
• Review project finance documentation for real estate and infrastructure developments

• Lead the construction dispute caseload for the Bahrain office
• Build client relationships with Bahraini developers and contractors
• Contribute to the firm's regional construction practice
• Supervise associates and trainees on construction matters

• LLB from a recognised university; LLM in Construction Law or International Arbitration preferred
• 6-9 years post-qualification experience in construction and projects law
• Licensed to practise in Bahrain or a GCC jurisdiction
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and GCC construction practices