Project Development & Construction Associate/Senior Associate

We are recruiting a mid to senior associate to join our market-leading Project Development & Construction team in Dubai. The team is part of a globally recognised Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure practice, consistently ranked among the top advisors on project finance deals worldwide.

You will advise sophisticated sponsors, project and construction companies, debt providers, and governments across a broad range of sectors, including energy transition (hydrogen, green fuels, carbon capture), renewables, power generation and transmission, social infrastructure, transport, telecoms, water, mining, and oil & gas.

This role is ideal for a lawyer with deep experience of EPC/construction contracts, revenue contracts (such as PPAs and oil & gas offtake agreements), concessions, and other commercial contracts, within an energy, infrastructure, and ideally project finance context. Experience gained on greenfield project development matters is essential, and while sponsor-side experience is preferred, exposure to lenders, offtakers, governments, or contractors is also valuable.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing strategic guidance to clients and leading transactions, drawing on strong market awareness and understanding of market trends.
• Drafting, reviewing, amending, and negotiating project contracts.
• Managing client expectations, deadlines, and project delivery to the highest standard.
• Collaborating across teams, departments, and jurisdictions in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.
• Overseeing matters or workstreams and maximising financial contribution.
• Leading and supervising junior team members.
• Identifying business development opportunities and supporting firm-wide strategies.
• Engaging proactively with clients to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Sharing legal and sector knowledge internally and externally.
• Assisting with billing and timely invoicing.

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 4–8 PQE (some flexibility above this range), currently at a leading international law firm.
• Resilient self-starter with intellectual curiosity and versatility to acquire, build upon, and share knowledge.
• Demonstrated interest in project development combined with strong technical knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills.
• Clear and concise communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial drive and strong commercial acumen.
• Sound judgement and high ethical standards.

• Qualified lawyer with 4–8 PQE, currently at a leading international law firm.
• Strong experience of EPC/construction contracts, revenue contracts (PPAs, oil & gas offtake), concessions, and other commercial contracts in an energy/infrastructure context.
• Track record advising on greenfield project development matters; sponsor-side experience preferred.