Project Finance Lawyer

Client of Garfield Robbins International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Major UK INT L LAW FIRM – Riyadh is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Project Finance practice in Saudi Arabia. The role involves advising major private and public sector clients, funders and consortia on structuring, drafting and negotiating financing documents for large energy and infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates are UK/Common Law qualified lawyers with extensive project financing experience, including drafting a wide range of finance documents and post‑close support.

Qualifications

• Qualified UK/Common Law solicitor with substantial project finance experience.
• Proven ability to structure and negotiate large-scale energy/infrastructure financings.
• Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of finance documents (term sheets, intercreditor agreements, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Advise on structuring, drafting and negotiating financing documents for major projects.
• Provide support during post‑close, construction and operational phases.
• Engage with funders, sponsors and public/private sector counterparties on complex transactions.

Skills

Project finance experience

Legal drafting

Cross-border transactions

Education

UK/Common Law qualified

Job description

Senior Associate – Project Finance

MAJOR UK INT L LAW FIRM – TOP-LEVEL ENERGY and INFRA PRACTICE – SUPERB TEAM. This leading UK and international law firm offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate to join their busy and thriving Project Finance practice in Riyadh.

The firm’s highly-rated team has an impressive record of successfully delivering first‑rate legal services for major projects across the regional energy, power, renewables, natural resources and mining, and infrastructure, transport, social infrastructure and infra‑tech industries.

Role responsibilities include advising major private and public‑sector clients, funders, and consortia on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of the full range of financing documents for a diverse range of large‑ticket energy and infrastructure projects. The role also frequently involves supporting clients post‑close and throughout construction and operational phases.

Applicants should ideally be UK or Common Law qualified lawyers with extensive experience in high‑profile project financing transactions, including drafting/negotiating a wide range of finance documents (e.g., common terms agreements, intercreditor arrangements), through to financial close. Experience gained within another major law firm in the Middle East, the UK or Australasia is preferred. Experience working with development financial institutions and export credit agencies is beneficial but not essential. Middle East regional experience, Islamic finance experience, and Arabic language skills are valued, though not mandatory for this position.