Mid-level Commercial Projects Lawyer

Job Description The role Our work spans the whole of the MENA region and beyond. We work on a broad variety of matters under both English and UAE law. Recent deal highlights include: • 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, with a project value exceeding 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. Key Attractions Recent awards include: • 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 work on ground-breaking deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of our deal flow is unique - and makes us stand out from our competitors. We are proud of our reputation for being a very informal, supportive, meritocratic and diverse group and reinforce this with regular social events - both ad hoc and organised. We are based in one of the most prestigious business developments in Dubai. We run a sophisticated internal training programme that is unmatched in Dubai, including local monthly courses run by The Academy plus annual residential training courses in Amsterdam or London. Our remuneration package is one of the most attractive in the market. Key Responsibilities You will be given responsibility for running transactions and working closely with clients. This means that you will develop outstanding transaction management and organisational skills as well as developing superb technical abilities. Qualifications Your experience We are currently seeking a committed and ambitious junior Projects lawyer with 4-6 years post-qualified experience In all cases, you should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; and excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills. All candidates should be fluent in English. You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history.