Linklaters' Re:link - Energy & Infrastructure Contract Lawyers (UAE)

Re:link, Linklaters' contract lawyer platform, is looking to expand its bench of talented energy and infrastructure lawyers for interim assignments in the United Arab Emirates.

We are keen to hear from lawyers with experience in construction, oil and gas, energy, infrastructure and renewables, as well as project development and project finance, who are seeking high quality but flexible interim opportunities.

Typical assignments include:

• Supporting Linklaters' clients in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, often on site at their offices
• Working across sectors such as power and water, hydrogen, refining and petrochemicals, oil and gas, PPP/PFI, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, mining and minerals
• Full time roles, generally for an initial period of six months

We are interested in lawyers who:

• Have a strong background in energy and infrastructure, gained at a top tier law firm or through equivalent in house or secondment experience (recent in house experience is an advantage)
• Hold the legal right to work in the UAE and a current practising certificate
• Are available to start at short notice

If you are looking to take the next step in your legal consulting career and work with leading clients, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please visit for further information and details on how to apply.

Benefits of joining the Re:link platform

• Inclusive community: Be part of a diverse environment that values individuality, recognising that one size does not fit all.
• Tailored opportunities: Take on roles that align with your experience and professional aspirations.
• Comprehensive support: Receive ongoing support, including a dedicated Linklaters partner for each client placement, and access to Re:link's community portal and learning resources.
• Flexible work-life balance: Prioritise what is important to you with greater flexibility to pursue passions, spend time with family or travel.
• Career advancement: Maximise your potential by gaining new professional experiences and expanding your network.

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.

Please be aware that, due to the large number of applications we receive, it is our policy not to provide detailed personal feedback during the application stage.