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Projects Lawyer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Banking & Finance
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in energy/infrastructure law, project development, strong commercial judgment, team collaboration, interpersonal skills, and business development expertise.
  • You will manage transactions, mentor junior lawyers, build client relationships, contribute to publications, and engage in business development efforts.

Requirements

  • have gained experience in a firm with an established energy and/or infrastructure practice;
  • have experience of project development transactions from a commercial and/or finance perspective;
  • demonstrate experience of acting in a leading role in key transactions, being a self-starter and taking responsibility for client service and of managing the transaction and the team;
  • be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues;
  • be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment;
  • be receptive to different ways of working including strong project management skills;
  • have interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role.
  • have experience in business development activities including presenting seminars or training sessions to external parties

Responsibilities

  • having excellent technical legal skills;
  • supervising associates and junior lawyers in the team;
  • leading and managing transactions;
  • developing on-going relationships with the existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities;
  • developing close working relationships as part of an international team;
  • the opportunity to be involved in work on high profile projects and cross-border transactions on a global scale;
  • contributing to our globally read Outlaw e-publication and external publications on topical issues and developments in our markets;
  • taking an active role in our business development campaigns, the development of our innovative products and pitching for new work.

FAQs

What is the minimum experience required for this position?

The candidate should have around 5 years PQE or more.

In which location is the Projects Lawyer position based?

The position is based in Dubai.

What sectors does the Finance & Projects team focus on?

The team focuses on the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Will the selected candidate have opportunities for business development?

Yes, the role requires a readiness to undertake business development and marketing activities.

Are there opportunities to work on international projects?

Yes, the role involves opportunities to work on high-profile projects and cross-border transactions globally.

What kind of clients does the team work with?

The team works with international and local banks, development banks, governments, infrastructure asset owners, developers, contractors, and service companies.

Is there an emphasis on working with a specific region?

Yes, there is a growing emphasis on Saudi Arabia within the Middle East region.

What kind of training and career development does the firm offer?

The firm offers a first-class training program that reflects its position as a market leader in energy and infrastructure.

How is the team recognized in the industry?

The team has received numerous awards and nominations, including "Law Firm of the Year" at the Middle East Solar Industry Association Awards and "Construction Team of the Year" at the Middle East Legal Awards.

Is team collaboration encouraged in this role?

Yes, a collaborative environment is emphasized, where colleagues work together across offices and countries.

Multinational law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1796
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients'​ problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.