Associate - Oil & Gas Practice

Clyde & Co; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co Abu Dhabi invites an Associate to join its Oil & Gas Practice, focusing on non-contentious matters including upstream drilling and oilfield services. The role supports development of oil and gas assets and infrastructure for regional national oil company operators and on key energy projects.

The successful candidate will have PQE, strong academic credentials, and experience drafting complex commercial contracts within energy, projects, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE or equivalent.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in non-contentious oil and gas, energy, or projects.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Exposure to upstream, drilling, or oilfield services is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise on upstream oil and gas projects and commercial arrangements.
• Handle drilling and well services contracts, including rig hire.
• Manage oilfield equipment procurement and supply contracts.
• Review and negotiate EPC, FEED, and PMC contracts.
• Support front-end contracting and procurement for asset development.

Skills

Oil & Gas Law

Contract Drafting

PQE 2+ years

Upstream Knowledge

Job description

Associate - Oil & Gas Practice

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

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At least 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) or equivalent; Strong academic credentials; Experience in non-contentious oil and gas, energy, or projects work; Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts; Exposure to upstream, drilling, or oilfield services is ideal.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced Associate to join its Abu Dhabi Oil & Gas Practice. The role focuses on non-contentious matters, specifically upstream drilling, oilfield services, and the development of oil and gas assets and infrastructure. The practice advises national oil company operators across the Middle East and serves on the legal panels of three of the region's largest sovereign oil and gas companies.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) or equivalent.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in non-contentious oil and gas, energy, or projects work.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Exposure to upstream, drilling, or oilfield services is highly desirable.
• Background in a recognized international/regional energy law firm or relevant in-house legal team.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advise on upstream oil and gas projects and commercial arrangements.
• Handle drilling and well services contracts, including day-rate rig hire agreements.
• Manage oilfield equipment procurement and supply contracts.
• Review, draft, and negotiate EPC, EPCIC, EPCM, FEED, BOOT, and PMC contracts.
• Support clients throughout the contracting and procurement lifecycle for front-end construction and development of assets.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified in the job description. This is a permanent position.