About the Role
This position involves working across a wide range of matters in the MENA region and beyond, under both English and UAE law. The role includes engaging in notable projects such as:
- Advising TAQA on the approximately US$1 billion TA’ZIZ Central Utilities Project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.
- Advising the lenders on Masdar’s US$6 billion solar PV and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi, comprising 5.2GW of solar PV and 19GWh of battery storage.
- Advising on the development of a world-scale lithium processing plant in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, valued over US$1 billion.
- Advising Wynn Resorts on its multi-billion-dollar integrated resort development on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah.
- Advising Sports Boulevard Development Company on a 25-year district cooling concession for District 03 of Sports Boulevard in Riyadh.
- Advising Jeddah Central Development Company on the district cooling scheme for the wider Jeddah Central development.
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Key Attractions
The firm has garnered impressive accolades, including:
- Tier 1 – Infrastructure and Projects (including Project Finance), UAE – Legal 500.
- Band 1 – Projects & Energy, Middle East-wide – Chambers Global 2026.
- Richard Parris – ranked Projects & Energy lawyer – Chambers Global 2026.
- Middle East-Wide Law Firm of the Year – Projects & Energy – Middle East Chambers Global, 2025.
- Renewable Deal of the Year, MENA - IJGlobal MENA Awards 2024.
- Power & Transmission Deal of the Year, MENA- IJGlobal MENA Awards 2024.
- PPP Deal of the Year, IJGlobal MENA Awards 2024.
- MEA Emerging Energy Deal of the Year - TXF / Proximo MENA Agency, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Awards 2023.
You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking deals for top-tier clients, making the range and international scope of deal flow unique and distinct from competitors. The firm champions an informal, supportive, meritocratic, and diverse environment, reinforced by regular social events. The office is located in one of the most prestigious business developments in Dubai, and the firm runs an unmatched internal training program, featuring local monthly courses and annual residential training in Amsterdam or London.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage transactions while closely collaborating with clients, honing transaction management and organizational skills.
- Develop superb technical abilities in the legal field.
Qualifications
Your Experience
- A committed and ambitious junior Projects lawyer with 4-6 years of post-qualified experience.
- Exceptional legal abilities combined with a practical commercial approach and excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong academic history with exceptional results.
Additional Information
How We Will Support You
From day one, you will have varied opportunities for continuous growth and development, including formal training, informal coaching and mentoring, and skills-based technical training.
Hybrid Working
This role follows a 'balanced' hybrid working approach, allowing for flexibility in line with business needs and the hybrid working policy.
Equal Opportunities
The firm is committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. Initiatives include various employee networks for sharing experiences and advocating for change, aimed at delivering equal opportunity, aspiration, and experience for everyone in the firm.
