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

Ellis-Wake; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is looking for a junior project associate in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have experience in projects, project finance, and PPP, with energy sector experience being advantageous. This role offers the chance to engage with top deals across various regions, including the US and GCC. The firm values diverse backgrounds, including candidates from silver circle firms, although ME experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Junior to mid-level (NQ-5 years or 3-6 PQE) in projects law.
• Experience in project finance and PPP is essential.
• Experience in energy sectors including power and water is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with a partner in a global practice on top deals.
• Collaborate with clients across multiple regions including US and GCC.

Skills

Projects experience

Project finance

Public-private partnerships (PPP)

Energy work

Job description

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 [e-mail] or on 07894 085 790. Ellis-Wake acts as an employment agency for permanent roles. Please note that due to an abundance of applications we may not be able to respond to all applications.