Project Finance In-House Counsel

Location
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Salary
Attractive
Posted
07 Aug 2017
Closes
04 Sep 2017
Ref
118700/001
Contact
Sonia Dhaliwal
Job Title
Associate
Practice Area
Energy
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a fully qualified Project Finance In-House Counsel to join a leading energy company in Dubai. The company is at the forefront of the renewable energy market, with substantial projects and business interests in the Middle East and Africa.

As the Project Finance In-House Counsel, you would be joining the projects team in Dubai, advising on solar projects, providing counsel to management teams and supervising outside counsel. You will be given unparalleled responsibility and exposure in the industry, working on a variety of high profile energy transactions.

Essential Skills / Requirements

  • Must have at least 4PQE
  • Must have 3-5 years of relevant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience in project finance
  • Must have experience with solar projects
  • Must be licensed to practice in a common law jurisdiction
  • Must have commercial understanding of the renewable energies sector
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • Must have excellent written and spoken English
  • Ideally have regional experience.

The company is looking to invest in the highest-quality Project Finance In-House Counsel talent. If you are determined and driven and fit the requirements above, please apply for this position today.

*Please note that only fully qualified lawyers should apply for this role in Dubai.