Project Finance Associate, DLA Piper, UAE

Our Growth. Your Opportunity.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Finance Associate to join our Dubai office. In this role you will assist with a broad range of high profile matters arising in the Project Finance lifecycle across the Middle East and internationally. You will work with our global team to drive change, open new opportunities and accelerate growth for both our clients and our people.  

Apply to find out how you can have an impact in an international law firm.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently looking to recruit an Associate to join our growing team in Dubai. 

This is your opportunity to join our Tier 1 Energy, Infrastructure and Projects team, which has a track record of successfully delivering first of kind projects across the Middle East in the renewables, power and water, transport and infrastructure sectors.

You will work with our global team to drive change, open new opportunities and accelerate growth for both our clients and our people. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The group represents governments, sponsors, contractors, multilateral institutions,  equity investors, financial institutions, utilities and regulatory bodies in the procurement, development, financing, acquisition, construction and operation of a wide range of complex infrastructure and energy projects across the MENA region.

Candidates will have a broad range of work, including advising private and public sector clients, funders and consortia on the development and financing of projects across all sectors. As well as advising on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of project agreements and finance documents up to financial close, our work frequently sees us providing advice and support to our clients post-close, including in relation to any refinancings or acquisitions. 

ABOUT YOU

We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. We have however given an indicative PQE as an approximate guide for applicants. Candidates who have between 1 and 3 years PQE are likely to have the right level of knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role. The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor;
• Have an interest in the development of renewables, utilities and infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly in relation to sustainable development;
• Be experienced in: 

o    assisting in the drafting of concession agreements and/or principal finance documents; 
o    leading on the drafting of security documents and coordination of conditions precedent; and
o    general project management;

• Be able to demonstrate an eagerness to learn new skills and feel comfortable in a growth-mindset environment
• Be able to display excellent technical legal drafting skills
• Recognise and seize opportunities for the firm, including repeat business
• Build and develop own network of internal and external contacts
• Be commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news
• Have excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working
• Be aware of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute
• Maintain a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressure; and
• Be proactive and innovative

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

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