Senior lateral partner opportunity with a well-established international law firm seeking to expand its Energy and Environmental practice in Dubai. The role will focus on advising sponsors, developers, lenders and governments on high-value energy and infrastructure matters across the region.

The successful candidate will lead client engagements, originate and grow a portable practice, and work with a multi-disciplinary team on project development, regulatory and permitting, and transactional matters. This is a leadership role with significant client contact and business development responsibility.

Established partner with substantial experience in energy and environmental law, ideally with infrastructure project experience in the Middle East.
Proven track record of originating and managing client relationships and a portable practice.
Strong transactional and advisory skills across project development, regulatory/permitting and financing matters.
Ability to lead teams, collaborate across offices, and develop business in the Dubai market.
Admissions or the ability to work in the United Arab Emirates and willingness to be based in Dubai.

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