Senior Projects Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm seeks a Senior Projects Lawyer for a challenging role in the Middle East, advising on major infrastructure projects. The position involves providing legal expertise on project agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have significant PQE and strong project finance knowledge, with a preference for Arabic language skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE lawyer with significant experience in infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong background with a top international law firm or in-house legal teams.
• Excellent negotiation and project finance knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on project agreements and contracts.
• Manage disputes and escalate client interests.
• Collaborate with finance and technical teams.

Skills

Project Agreements

EPC & O&M Contracts

Joint Development Agreements

Shareholders Agreements

Regulatory Compliance

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Drafting Skills

Organisational Skills

Complex Transaction Management

Education

PQE Lawyer Admitted in Major International Jurisdiction

Job description

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We are seeking a Senior Projects Lawyer to join a leading client in the Middle East for an initial 3-month assignment. This role can be done from anywhere, but with middle east time zones and involves close collaboration with project development, finance, and legal teams. You will be responsible for advising on large-scale infrastructure and development projects, from inception through to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Project Agreements, EPC & O&M term sheets, Joint Development Agreements, and Shareholders Agreements.
• Deliver expert guidance on PPP/PFI transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and project documentation to support project delivery.
• Advise on legal risks, project financing, procurement processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage disputes and escalate when necessary to protect client interests.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including finance, technical, and government stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of legal strategies to ensure project success.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ PQE lawyer admitted in a major international jurisdiction.
• Significant experience advising on PPP/PFI projects with proven expertise in Project Agreements, EPC & O&M contracts, Joint Development Agreements, and Shareholders Agreements.
• Background working with a top-tier international law firm and/or in-house legal teams on infrastructure, energy, or real estate projects.
• Strong project finance knowledge and experience with construction contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, organisational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Arabic language skills and regional Middle East experience preferred but not essential

If you’re ready to bring your projects expertise to a dynamic role in the Middle East, we would love to hear from you!