Linklaters’ Re:link – Project Development Contract Lawyer - Abu Dhabi

Contract Opportunity: Project Development Lawyer – Abu Dhabi

Re:link, Linklaters’ contract lawyer platform, is seeking an experienced Project Development lawyer for a contract role supporting a Linklaters client in Abu Dhabi.

About the role

In this position, you will play a pivotal part in major projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on, drafting, and negotiating a range of project contracts, such as engineering, construction, operation and maintenance, and joint venture agreements
• Supporting project finance processes, including due diligence and liaison with lenders
• Advising on regulatory compliance and securing permissions related to projects
• Managing legal risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborating with technical, commercial, and external legal teams

Who we are looking for:

We welcome applications from lawyers who can demonstrate:

Experience

• At least six years’ post-qualification experience in project development or infrastructure
• Experience gained within a top-tier law firm, or through equivalent in-house or secondment roles

Eligibility

• Legal right to work in the United Arab Emirates
• Current practising certificate

Availability

• Able to start promptly
• Willing to work on site in Abu Dhabi at least three days per week (with two days working from home)

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.

Benefits of Joining the Re:link Platform

• Inclusive Community: Be part of a diverse environment that values individuality, understanding that one size doesn’t fit all.
• Tailored Opportunities: Engage in roles that align with your unique experience and professional aspirations.
• Comprehensive Support: Receive ongoing support, including a dedicated Linklaters partner for each client placement, and access Re:link’s community portal and learning resources.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Prioritise what's important 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

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.