* US FIRM - 1 - 3 PQE PROJECTS / ENERGY - ABU DHABI *

* US FIRM - 1 - 3 PQE PROJECTS / ENERGY - ABU DHABI *

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Abu Dhabi

Industry:

Legal

Contact Name:

Rowena To

Contact Phone:

+44 (0)20 7090 1640

Date Published:

17-Aug-2026

A leading international law firm is looking to hire a talented Project Development Associate at 1–3 PQE to join its highly regarded projects practice in Abu Dhabi.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong top-tier international firm experience to work on sophisticated, high-value projects across the Middle East, advising major international and regional clients on the development and financing of complex projects.

The Role

You will work as part of a market-leading projects team, advising on a broad range of project development matters, with exposure to major infrastructure, energy and other strategically significant projects across the region.

The role will involve:

  • Advising sponsors, developers, investors and other stakeholders on project development and delivery.
  • Working on complex infrastructure and energy projects from development through to implementation.
  • Drafting and negotiating key project and commercial documentation.
  • Working closely with lawyers across other practice areas and jurisdictions.
  • Developing relationships with sophisticated international and regional clients.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a lawyer who can demonstrate:

  • 1–3 years' PQE experience in project development/projects.
  • Common law qualification.
  • Training and experience at a top-tier international or leading law firm.
  • Strong academics and excellent technical ability.
  • Experience working on sophisticated, cross-border projects.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
  • The ambition and commercial awareness to develop within a leading international practice.
  • Middle East experience is advantageous but not essential.

This is a particularly strong opportunity for a high-performing projects lawyer looking to relocate to Abu Dhabi and gain exposure to some of the region's most significant projects.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and the wider Abu Dhabi projects market, please get in touch.

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