New 2026 : $ US, Junior Projects Associate, Dubai, Middle East, Top US Global Firm

Ellis-Wake; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a junior project associate in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management, project finance, and PPP, preferably with some work in energy projects. This position offers the chance to be part of a dynamic global practice with opportunities for significant growth.

Qualifications

• Junior to mid-level associate with NQ-5 or 3-6 PQE in projects.
• Experience in project finance and PPP is mandatory.
• Familiarity with energy work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with various tasks related to projects.
• Assist in the financing aspects of projects.

Skills

Projects experience

Project finance

PPP

Energy work (power and water)

Job description

Job Details

New 2026 : junior project associate, Dubai! With a particularly super cool partner at the helm (!) this firm is looking for an equally cool junior to mid level projects associate .. NQ-5, but also 3-6 PQE. Experience needed : projects (a must), project finance, PPP .. useful is energy work to include power and water. As the world moves steadily forward into 2026 the top deals are returning with vigour for this and to this firm and to the market, thus giving massive weight to a hire into this incredible global practice with clients across the US, London and the GCC and beyond .. You will preferably be from silver circle and above or something similar, globally, but this is not a rule. Also ME experience is ideal, but it does not have to be nailed on. If this role is of interest please contact Dan Wake (Director) in confidence at or on07894 085 790.

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