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Pinsent Masons

<div>Brief
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Associate with around 5 years PQE or more to join the Finance &amp; Projects team of Pinsent Masons LLP in Dubai.
Background
The role sits within the Middle East Finance &amp; Projects team based in the Dubai office. The team carries out a wide range of work focused on the energy &amp; infrastructure sectors, including project finance, PPP, front-end construction and sector-focused acquisitions and joint ventures across the Middle East (with a growing emphasis on Saudi Arabia), Asia and Africa.
We are an award winning team and recognised leader in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Clients include international and local banks, development banks, governments, infrastructure asset owners, developers, contractors and service companies. This is a transactional role, involving a large amount of client contact and providing opportunities to work on innovative and high-profile projects in the Middle East region and globally. You would be working with a team of senior lawyers including the Regional Managing Partner; Catherine Workman, and the Regional Head of Finance &amp; Projects; Tim Armsby. The role demands a readiness to undertake business development and marketing activities with enthusiasm. The team and its projects have been the recipient of a number of awards and nominations including:
<ul><li>Law firm of the Year - Middle East Solar Industry Association Awards 2019, 2020 &amp; 2021
</li><li>Construction Team of the Year - Middle East Legal Awards, 2019 and 2021
</li><li>Real Estate and Construction Team of the Year - Oath Middle East Legal Awards, 2021
</li><li>IJ Global &ndash; Shortlisted for Legal Advisor of the Year, 2020 and 2021
</li><li>IJ Global - MENA Solar Deal of the Year (DEWA-Phase IV), 2019
</li><li>IFLR &ndash; Shortlisted for Project Finance Team of the Year, 2021
</li><li>IFLR - Project Finance Deal of the Year (DEWA-Phase IV), 2019
</li><li>PFI - Middle East Power Deal of the Year (DEWA-Phase IV), 2019
</li></ul>The Candidate Required
This is a dynamic team where every team member can make his or her own mark. Senior Associates are a key part of the team's structure and future development and are expected to take responsibility for leading and managing projects, developing and leading client relationships, contributing to the team's business development plans, and supporting the growth of more junior team members. Liaison with our exclusively associated Saudi law firm in Riyadh; Alsabhan &amp; Alajaji Law Firm, is of growing importance.
The role is wide-ranging and includes:
<ul><li>having excellent technical legal skills;
</li><li>supervising associates and junior lawyers in the team;
</li><li>leading and managing transactions;
</li><li>developing on-going relationships with the existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities;
</li><li>developing close working relationships as part of an international team;
</li><li>the opportunity to be involved in work on high profile projects and cross-border transactions on a global scale;
</li><li>contributing to our globally read Outlaw e-publication and external publications on topical issues and developments in our markets;
</li><li>taking an active role in our business development campaigns, the development of our innovative products and pitching for new work.
</li></ul>The successful candidates will:
<ul><li>have gained experience in a firm with an established energy and/or infrastructure practice;
</li><li>have experience of project development transactions from a commercial and/or finance perspective;
</li><li>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;
</li><li>be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues;
</li><li>be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment;
</li><li>be receptive to different ways of working including strong project management skills;
</li><li>have interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role.
</li><li>have experience in business development activities including presenting seminars or training sessions to external parties
</li></ul>What will we offer you? 
<ul><li>The opportunity to join the market leading team, yet one that remains dynamic with the ambition to continue to grow in the region.
</li><li>A collaborative environment where colleagues work together across offices and countries to produce outstanding results for our clients.
</li><li>Colleagues who are leading specialists in energy and infrastructure law and practice.
</li><li>A first class training and career development programme. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in energy and infrastructure. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver &quot;best of breed&quot; services.
</li><li>The opportunity to be part of a team working on stand out high profile international, national and local assignments.
</li></ul>About the firm
Pinsent Masons is a purpose-led, professional services business with law at its core. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 26 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, Pinsent Masons is well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
In recent years it has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and is recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services and advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Services provided across these sectors include corporate and M&amp;A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring, insurance, regulatory, construction, projects, pensions, property, planning and environmental, procurement, outsourcing, employment, share plans, technology and tax advice.
We have been established in the Middle East since 2004 and now have more than 50 lawyers based in our offices in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. We were recently nominated &ldquo;International Law Firm of the Year&rdquo; at the Oath Middle East Legal Awards.
Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery, for example, the firm operates a hub of freelance lawyers, called Vario. Pinsent Masons has also recently acquired a global Diversity and Inclusion consultancy, Brook Graham which further enhances the firm's innovative and market leading offering.
As an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider any flexible working requests.</div>

Projects Lawyer

<div>Legal PA &ndash; RIYADH
Brief
We are currently looking to recruit a Legal PA to join Pinsent Masons Saudi Arabia LLPC based in Riyadh.
This is a full-time contract, Sunday to Thursday, 40 hours per week.
You will need to to fluent in Arabic and a Saudi National.
Background
Pinsent Masons is an internal law firm with more than 25 offices globally. The firm has four offices in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Riyadh. Pinsent Masons obtained a foreign law licence last year and is now in the process of building the team in Saudi Arabia. The current role is in the Riyadh office supporting the Corporate team.
Purpose of the role
Provide proactive and professional Legal PA support to the legal team.
Services to be delivered to the business in a manner which is consistent with the increasingly competitive environment in which the firm operates.
This role is intended to embrace a team-working approach, collaborating with lawyers and other members of Business Operations to fulfil the needs of the business. In addition to being assigned to a number of specific lawyers, it is expected that a Legal PA will work with every member of the team to ensure that overall needs are met.
Support may need to be provided to staff from more than one business unit and numbers and content of the group may change from time to time to reflect the current structure of the Firm.
Candidate Overview
<ul><li>At least 3 years PA experience in a busy environment required, preferably in a law firm or professional services
</li><li>Willingness and enthusiasm to work with and support the group and wider office
</li><li>High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
</li><li>Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters
</li><li>Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people and colleagues at all levels
</li><li>Confident, organised and proactive.
</li><li>Bilingual in Arabic and English
</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:
Client Service
Your responsibility to deliver excellent service to our clients
<ul><li>Building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal and external clients and their teams and developing knowledge of their business
</li><li>Actively contributing to client service initiatives in the group, including attending client events and seminars where required
</li><li>Developing and maintaining core sector understanding to support delivery of optimum client service
</li></ul>Planning &amp; Organisation
How you use your organisational skills to ensure the lawyers you work with have the information they need on a daily basis
<ul><li>Liaising regularly (at least on a weekly basis) with lawyers to identify work commitments and prioritising your workload accordingly
</li><li>Proactively identify areas of responsibility and tasks you can take ownership of
</li><li>Extensive diary and inbox management for the Saudi Managing Partner, Head of Projects for the Middle East and other lawyers liaising with the wider team across multiple time zones, including arranging meetings and appointments, both internally and externally, ensuring the Outlook diary is up to date and holds all the necessary information in relation to the appointment including taking responsibility for booking travel, meeting rooms and arranging for necessary equipment and refreshments
</li><li>Proactive advance monitoring of lawyers' diaries, reminding them of diary commitments and taking responsibility for the provision of all supporting paperwork and necessary information for each meeting
</li><li>Liaising with the external travel company to make travel and accommodation arrangements keeping lawyers advised of any changes in scheduling and ensuring they have an accurate and up to date itinerary and all the relevant travel details are in the Outlook diary
</li><li>Liaising with Business Operations to resolve problems on lawyers' behalf and taking ownership of the issue, following up where appropriate
</li><li>Delegation of appropriate work types/requests to all available support services in order to promote optimum efficiency
</li></ul>Managing Communications
How you assist lawyers in their communications with colleagues and clients
<ul><li>Taking ownership of answering lawyers' telephone calls when they are unavailable, taking accurate messages and passing them on promptly, trying to assist and answer any non-legal queries if possible and ensuring the caller receives a satisfactory response
</li><li>Screening, prioritising and dealing with lawyers' incoming e-mails, post and voicemail when lawyers are out of the office, acknowledging receipt and responding where able and appropriate
</li><li>Management and co-ordination of lawyers' e-mails
</li><li>Preparing presentation slides and materials for internal/external meetings and events
</li><li>Drafting letters, memos or notes (non-legal content) in a literate and professional manner
</li></ul>Document &amp; File Management
How you ensure that the documentation we produce is of the highest quality and our files are accurate and up to date
<ul><li>Proactively ensuring that Document Services is utilised effectively
</li><li>Managing production of documents (produced in-house and externally), co-ordinating changes made including taking responsibility for the consistency of those documents (e.g. formatting, numbering, CompareDocs etc).
</li><li>Coordinating typing of audio files, drafting correspondence, producing documents/letters/e-mails and memos
</li><li>Opening client files, including completing conflict searches and money laundering checks in conjunction with lawyers, preparation of client engagement letters, collating all the relevant information required and maintaining client files on a day to day basis, including delegation of filing where required
</li><li>Ensuring documents are filed on FileSite with correct file and matter details so that they can be located easily
</li><li>Undertaking regular reviews of files and papers for lawyers, checking account balances and liaising with lawyers to ensure that all files which are not current are archived and deeds are put in storage
</li></ul>Business Development/Relationship Management
How you can contribute to developing the Firm's business and maintaining excellent relationships with our clients and potential clients
<ul><li>Inputting uniform practice group credentials into the Credentials Database in a timely manner
</li><li>Organising events in conjunction with Business Development including logging responses into InterAction and attending events to meet and greet clients where necessary
</li><li>Undertaking research on clients, potential clients and new business initiatives or opportunities, including putting together briefing packs as and when required
</li><li>Collating information for preparation of regular client updates or reports as and when required, including subscribing to relevant alerts in InterAction and maintenance of general client information
</li><li>Assisting lawyers with follow-ups to business development meetings, for example drafting thank you letters, diarising reminders or arranging follow-up meetings
</li><li>Collating information for preparation of bids, tenders, proposal documents, team sheets and client briefing documents and preparing the first draft of documentation where appropriate, including keeping lawyers' CVs up to date
</li><li>Maintaining up to date contact details in InterAction for all lawyers' contacts, prompting lawyers to complete an InterAction report following meetings or completing the report on their behalf
</li><li>Knowledge of key business development materials for the practice area
</li></ul>Billing, Financial &amp; Project Management
How you can assist lawyers in managing their matters/projects and utilise our systems to the maximum benefit
<ul><li>Attending internal client or project meetings to take notes and assisting with action points if required
</li><li>Assisting lawyers with the billing process, agreeing in advance dates for billing, delegating requisition of pre-bills and coordinate with the lawyers for sign off
</li><li>Utilising Aderant to assist lawyers with financial queries and subscribing to relevant alerts in order to provide information to lawyers
</li><li>Developing good knowledge of the Firm's accounts procedures
</li><li>Assisting lawyers with client account balances to ensure all funds are returned after a matter is completed
</li></ul>PA/TA Team member
How you act as a Team member to other PAs and TAs
<ul><li>Attending monthly PA Team meetings to support other team members when needed
</li><li>Cover for other PAs in the region during holidays within a fixed holiday rota
</li><li>Coordinate and delegate tasks to TAs where appropriate, utilising all the resources the firm provides
 </li></ul>What happens next?
Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, our Recruitment team will share the outcome with you by email.
We typically hold two interview stages per vacancy providing the opportunity to meet two members of the hiring team at each stage. The first stage is typically conducted virtually and the second stage typically in person at the office in which the role would be based. However, we strive to remain flexible depending on the requirements of the role or the candidate.
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Legal PA

<div>Construction Disputes Lawyer &ndash; Senior Associate
Brief
We are currently looking to recruit a talented construction disputes lawyer between 6-8 years PQE to join our Construction Advisory and Disputes team operating from our office in Riyadh. This will be a Senior Associate level position.
The role will involve working as part of a team most predominantly engaged on substantial Saudi court litigation and international arbitration disputes. The successful candidate would ideally be from a specialist construction disputes background, although candidates from a commercial litigation background may also be considered.
The candidate should be technically excellent but, equally important, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. They will be a team player with a strong client focussed approach and excellent communication and organisational skills.
To be right for us, you will have excellent written and spoken Arabic language skills and Saudi court litigation experience which includes appearing before court-appointed experts. You will have experience of drafting and with the ability to support Arabic and English language arbitration cases with civil law advice.
Background to the Construction, Advisory and Disputes Team
Consistently ranked number 1 globally for construction, energy and infrastructure ranked among the top 100 arbitration practices worldwide by Global Arbitration Review with a first-class team of over 170 lawyers, Pinsent Masons LLP is recognised both nationally and internationally as the leading adviser to the construction and engineering industries and for infrastructure and energy projects. We have an unrivalled reputation in acting for contractors, project companies, developers, public bodies, funders and insurers. We act for over half of the UK's top 50 contractors, a large number of the top contractors worldwide and an impressive range of private and public sector clients.
Our deep understanding and close alignment to the construction sector enables us to offer an &quot;entire project life cycle&quot; service to our clients. Our legal services span national and international procurement techniques and strategies and all forms of dispute resolution.
Key Requirements 
<ul><li>Must have Construction and Disputes experience
</li><li>Civil Law qualified
</li><li>Must have experience with Saudi Courts
</li><li>Must have at least 6-8 years PQE
</li>Must be able to read, speak and write Arabic fluently 
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</li></ul>What will we offer you? 
<ul><li>We are a market leading, dynamic and growing global team who work together to produce outstanding results for our clients.
</li><li>We invest in our team and have a first-class training and career development programme, monthly 121s, career discussions and biannual appraisals. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in communications and sourcing. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver &quot;best of breed&quot; services.
</li><li>Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships.
</li>High quality engineering and construction work. 
<li>
</li></ul>At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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Construction Disputes Lawyer

<div>CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAWYER
Brief
We are currently looking to recruit a talented construction and commercial disputes lawyer with at least 5 PQE to join our Construction Advisory and Disputes team operating from our office in Dubai. This would be a Senior Associate role.
The role will involve working as part of a team most likely engaged on substantial litigation and international arbitration disputes. The successful candidate would ideally be from a specialist construction disputes background, although candidates from a commercial litigation background may also be considered.
The candidate should be technically excellent but, equally important, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. They will be a team player with a strong client focused approach and excellent communication and organisational skills.
To be right for us, you will have court litigation experience which includes appearing before court-appointed experts. . You will have experience of drafting and with the ability to support English language arbitration cases with civil law advice.
Background to the Construction, Advisory and Disputes Team
Consistently ranked number 1 globally for construction, energy and infrastructure ranked among the top 100 arbitration practices worldwide by Global Arbitration Review with a first class team of over 170 lawyers. Pinsent Masons LLP is recognised both nationally and internationally as the leading adviser to the construction and engineering industries and for infrastructure and energy projects. We have an unrivalled reputation in acting for contractors, project companies, developers, public bodies, funders and insurers. We act for over half of the UK's top 50 contractors, a large number of the top contractors worldwide and an impressive range of private and public sector clients.
Our deep understanding and close alignment to the construction sector enables us to offer an &quot;entire project life cycle&quot; service to our clients. Our legal services span national and international procurement techniques and strategies and all forms of dispute resolution.
Key Requirements: 
<ul><li>Experience in Construction and Disputes within the UAE
</li><li>At least 5 years of post-qualified experience
</li>Must be able to speak Arabic fluently 
<li>
</li></ul>Awards
Pinsent Masons has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, won the &quot;Law Firm of the Year Award 2019 &ndash; Legal Business&quot; for the second time and is recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. Pinsent Masons was also named Law Firm of the Year 2018 by The Lawyer, and is ranked No 4 on the UK Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2020 and named as one of Stonewall&rsquo;s Top Global Employers 2020. 
Should you require further details, please contact our advisor who can discuss the role and requirements. Please note that all applications must be submitted via our website. 
Contact details: 
Haseeb.khan@pinsentmasons.com
At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
#LI-LRHK</div>

Construction Dispute Resolution Lawyer

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Brief
 
 
 
 We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Associate with around 5 years PQE or more to join the Finance &amp; Projects team of Pinsent Masons LLP in Dubai.
 
 
 
 Background
 
 
 
 The role sits within the Middle East Finance &amp; Projects team based in the Dubai office. The team carries out a wide range of work focused on the energy &amp; infrastructure sectors, including project finance, PPP, front-end construction and sector-focused acquisitions and joint ventures across the Middle East (with a growing emphasis on Saudi Arabia), Asia and Africa.
 
 
 We are an award winning team and recognised leader in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Clients include international and local banks, development banks, governments, infrastructure asset owners, developers, contractors and service companies. This is a transactional role, involving a large amount of client contact and providing opportunities to work on innovative and high-profile projects in the Middle East region and globally. You would be working with a team of senior lawyers including the Regional Managing Partner; Catherine Workman, and the Regional Head of Finance &amp; Projects; Tim Armsby. The role demands a readiness to undertake business development and marketing activities with enthusiasm. The team and its projects have been the recipient of a number of awards and nominations including:
 
 
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 Law firm of the Year - Middle East Solar Industry Association Awards 2019, 2020 &amp; 2021
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 Construction Team of the Year - Middle East Legal Awards, 2019 and 2021
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 Real Estate and Construction Team of the Year - Oath Middle East Legal Awards, 2021
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 IJ Global &ndash; Shortlisted for Legal Advisor of the Year, 2020 and 2021
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 IJ Global - MENA Solar Deal of the Year (DEWA-Phase IV), 2019
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 IFLR &ndash; Shortlisted for Project Finance Team of the Year, 2021
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 IFLR - Project Finance Deal of the Year (DEWA-Phase IV), 2019
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 PFI - Middle East Power Deal of the Year (DEWA-Phase IV), 2019
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 The Candidate Required
 
 
 
 This is a dynamic team where every team member can make his or her own mark. Senior Associates are a key part of the team's structure and future development and are expected to take responsibility for leading and managing projects, developing and leading client relationships, contributing to the team's business development plans, and supporting the growth of more junior team members. Liaison with our exclusively associated Saudi law firm in Riyadh; Alsabhan &amp; Alajaji Law Firm, is of growing importance.
 
 
 The role is wide-ranging and includes:
 
 
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 <li>
 having excellent technical legal skills;
 </li>
 <li>
 supervising associates and junior lawyers in the team;
 </li>
 <li>
 leading and managing transactions;
 </li>
 <li>
 developing on-going relationships with the existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities;
 </li>
 <li>
 developing close working relationships as part of an international team;
 </li>
 <li>
 the opportunity to be involved in work on high profile projects and cross-border transactions on a global scale;
 </li>
 <li>
 contributing to our globally read Outlaw e-publication and external publications on topical issues and developments in our markets;
 </li>
 <li>
 taking an active role in our business development campaigns, the development of our innovative products and pitching for new work.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 The successful candidates will:
 
 
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 have gained experience in a firm with an established energy and/or infrastructure practice;
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 have experience of project development transactions from a commercial and/or finance perspective;
 </li>
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 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;
 </li>
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 be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues;
 </li>
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 be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment;
 </li>
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 be receptive to different ways of working including strong project management skills;
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 have interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role.
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 have experience in business development activities including presenting seminars or training sessions to external parties
 
 
 
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 What will we offer you?
 
 
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 The opportunity to join the market leading team, yet one that remains dynamic with the ambition to continue to grow in the region.
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 A collaborative environment where colleagues work together across offices and countries to produce outstanding results for our clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Colleagues who are leading specialists in energy and infrastructure law and practice.
 </li>
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 A first class training and career development programme. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in energy and infrastructure. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver "best of breed" services.
 </li>
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 The opportunity to be part of a team working on stand out high profile international, national and local assignments.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 About The Firm
 
 
 
 Pinsent Masons is a purpose-led, professional services business with law at its core. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which its clients operate. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 26 locations throughout the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, Pinsent Masons is well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
 
 
 In recent years it has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and is recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services and advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Services provided across these sectors include corporate and M&amp;A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring, insurance, regulatory, construction, projects, pensions, property, planning and environmental, procurement, outsourcing, employment, share plans, technology and tax advice.
 
 
 We have been established in the Middle East since 2004 and now have more than 50 lawyers based in our offices in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. We were recently nominated &ldquo;International Law Firm of the Year&rdquo; at the Oath Middle East Legal Awards.
 
 
 Pinsent Masons stands out in particular for its innovative approach to service delivery, for example, the firm operates a hub of freelance lawyers, called Vario. Pinsent Masons has also recently acquired a global Diversity and Inclusion consultancy, Brook Graham which further enhances the firm's innovative and market leading offering.
 
 
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