Energy & Projects Counsel – LNG & Global Infra

Maseera; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root Dubai is handling the search for a Legal Counsel to join the energy and LNG projects team in Dubai. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating project and commercial agreements, supporting cross-border transactions and project finance, and advising multiple internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 PQE, England & Wales admission or other common law qualification, top-tier firm background, and LNG/energy experience, with strong drafting and international exposure.

Qualifications

• 4–7 PQE qualified lawyer, admitted in England & Wales or another recognised common law jurisdiction.
• Strong training and experience gained with a top-tier international law firm.
• Experience across LNG/energy, project development and/or project finance with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• LNG experience including LNG supply, regasification, terminals or vessel-related arrangements.
• In-house or client secondment experience would be advantageous; cross-border transactions in emerging markets are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of project and commercial agreements, including LNG SPAs, gas sale and transportation agreements, terminal use and regasification agreements, vessel charter arrangements, EPC and construction contracts and project documentation.
• Supporting international LNG and energy infrastructure development, transaction execution and project finance activity.
• Advising commercial, finance, operations, technical and project teams on contractual issues and legal risk.
• Supporting contract implementation, due diligence, project approvals, corporate governance and the management of contractual claims and disputes.
• Working with external counsel and advisers across multiple jurisdictions while developing practical, commercially focused advice for internal stakeholders.

Skills

4-7 PQE

England & Wales admission

Top-tier international firm

LNG/energy experience

Cross-border exposure

Job description

Taylor Root Dubai is handling the search for a Legal Counsel to join the energy and LNG projects team in Dubai. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating project and commercial agreements, supporting cross-border transactions and project finance, and advising multiple internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 PQE, England & Wales admission or other common law qualification, top-tier firm background, and LNG/energy experience, with strong drafting and international exposure.