Senior Projects Lawyer

We are seeking experienced lawyers for in house roles with major energy and industrial companies based in the UAE. Each role requires strong commercial acumen, cross border transactional experience, and familiarity with the legal and regulatory landscape of the Middle East.

Assignments based in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are typically six months in duration and carried out on a full time basis. Opportunities offering flexible working arrangements may also be available from time to time.

Examples of recent opportunities: 3 6 month Contract - Upstream Oil and Gas Lawyer (National Oil Company - UAE)

A major national oil company headquartered in the UAE is seeking a qualified lawyer with substantial experience in upstream oil and gas transactions to advise on exploration and production agreements, joint operating agreements, farm in and farm out arrangements, and production sharing contracts. The successful candidate will sit within the company's in house legal division and work closely with internal commercial teams and international joint venture partners on complex cross border matters throughout the Gulf region. Candidates should have a minimum of 4-8 years' post qualification experience and demonstrable expertise in the upstream sector.

6 month Contract - Energy Projects and Project Finance Lawyer (Renewable Energy Developer - UAE)

A leading renewable energy and utilities developer based in Dubai is seeking a lawyer with strong experience in energy project development and project finance, including advising on EPC contracts, power purchase agreements, concession agreements, and associated financing arrangements. The successful candidate will join the company's legal and governance function and be involved in some of the region's most significant renewable energy, LNG, and conventional power projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 5-10 years' post qualification experience and a solid grounding in project finance documentation and construction contracts.

6 9 month Contract - Downstream and Petrochemicals Lawyer (International Petrochemicals Company - UAE)

A global petrochemicals and refining company with regional headquarters in the UAE seeks a lawyer with experience in downstream oil and gas, petrochemicals, and related infrastructure projects. The role sits within the company's in house legal team and will involve advising on offtake agreements, feedstock supply arrangements, refinery and petrochemical plant developments, and associated joint venture structures. Candidates should have a minimum of 4-8 years' post qualification experience and familiarity with the commercial and regulatory frameworks applicable to downstream operations in the Middle East.