Energy & Infrastructure Associate

Buchanan; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Global platform

Job summary

Buchanan, a leading international law firm, seeks an Energy & Infrastructure Associate to join its Middle East projects practice. The role offers exposure to high-profile project development, energy, and infrastructure matters across the region within a collaborative international platform.

Ideal candidates are 2–4 PQE with strong drafting and due diligence skills, familiarity with EPC/PPP projects, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under senior partners.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' PQE gained at a recognised international law firm.
• Experience advising on project development, energy, infrastructure, utilities or PPP transactions.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to manage key documentation with limited supervision.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of project development and delivery across infrastructure and energy projects.
• Draft and negotiate key project documentation including concession agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements and interface agreements.
• Conduct legal risk analysis and due diligence for major project transactions.
• Support project execution and coordinate with technical, financial and advisory teams.
• Work alongside senior lawyers and partners on complex regional infrastructure projects.
• Gain exposure to project finance transactions through collaboration with finance teams.

Skills

Project development

Drafting contracts

Due diligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Law degree/Juris Doctor

Tools

FIDIC contracts

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking an Energy & Infrastructure Associate to join its Middle East projects practice. The team advises sponsors, lenders and government authorities on complex infrastructure and energy projects across the region.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a 2-4 PQE associate looking to gain exposure to high-profile project development work while building experience across energy, infrastructure and project finance transactions within a collaborative international platform.

What You'll Do

• Advise on all aspects of project development and delivery across infrastructure and energy projects.
• Draft and negotiate key project documentation including concession agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements and interface agreements.
• Conduct legal risk analysis and due diligence for major project transactions.
• Support project execution and coordinate with technical, financial and advisory teams.
• Work alongside senior lawyers and partners on complex regional infrastructure projects.
• Gain exposure to project finance transactions through collaboration with finance teams.

Key sectors include:

• Conventional and renewable power
• Desalination and wastewater
• Transport infrastructure
• Social infrastructure projects

About You

• 2-4 years' PQE gained at a recognised international law firm.
• Experience advising on project development, energy, infrastructure, utilities or PPP transactions.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to manage key documentation with limited supervision.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Strong communication skills and commercial awareness.

Preferred experience:

• Exposure to Middle East energy or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with FIDIC-based documentation.
• Understanding of project finance structures.
• Experience working with technical and financial advisers.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Middle East market compensation package.
• Tax-efficient income depending on location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including relocation support where applicable.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and energy projects across the Middle East.
• Exposure to complex cross-border transactions and project financings.
• Strong partner access and structured development within a collaborative team.
• International platform with integrated projects and finance expertise.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.

The Process

• Multi-stage interview process with partners.