Associate - International Projects, Energy & Infrastructure

Trowers & Hamlins; Maskat; On-site; OMR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins seeks an Associate for its International Projects, Energy and Infrastructure team in Oman. The role focuses on power and water projects, PPP, infrastructure development, and oil & gas work, with regional collaboration across the GCC.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years PQE, a common-law law degree, and strong drafting, negotiation, and client-relations skills. Travel within GCC required; office-based in Oman.

Qualifications

• 3-5 PQE lawyer with experience at a reputable firm.
• Excellent academic record with a law degree from a common law jurisdiction.
• Fluent Arabic and English – written and spoken.
• Willing to travel within the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Manage large and complex transactions under supervision of partners in Oman and the GCC.
• Reviewing and drafting bespoke contracts; analyze contractual positions.
• Build and develop client relationships; participate in business development and marketing initiatives.

Education

Law degree (from a common law jurisdiction)

Job description

Associate - International Projects, Energy & Infrastructure

Department: International Projects, Energy and Infrastructure

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oman

Description

We are looking for an experienced associate to join our International Projects, Energy and Infrastructure team. Based in our Oman office, you will work on a variety of matters with a primary focus on power and water projects, PPP, infrastructure development and oil & gas work.

We work with a mix of domestic and international clients and the role would also involve working with members of the wider Projects, Energy and Infrastructure team in the region.

Our busy team deals with a broad range of energy and infrastructure work and there are excellent prospects for career development for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with developers and procurers of energy and infrastructure projects in Oman and elsewhere in the GC
• Managing large and complex transactions under the supervision of partners in Oman and the GC
• Reviewing and drafting bespoke contract
• Analysing contractual positions
• Supporting other departments as necessary

The new recruit will also be responsible for:

• Building, maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives.
• Providing key client training seminars and presentations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role, the ideal candidate will have:

• 3-5 PQE lawyer with experience gained at a reputable firm
• Excellent academic record with a law degree, ideally from a common law jurisdiction
• Previous experience in the Omani market
• Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files proactively
• Flexibility, positivity and an ability to work effectively in a close-knit office
• Willing to travel for meetings around the GCC
• Interest in assisting with marketing and business development
• Fluent Arabic and English – written and spoken
• Can do, hardworking and flexible approach
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and commercially focused advice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently, often under time pressure, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and adapt to changing deadlines or client needs in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Ability and enthusiasm to undertake business development.
• Drive and enthusiasm & commercial awareness
• Interacts well with people at all levels
• Commitment to exceeding client expectations
• Strong case and time management skills

Benefits

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Disability and Religion.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.