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The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join our EY Law practice as an Energy & Infrastructure Lawyer where you will have the chance to work with many high-profile organizations on a range of diverse and interesting legal advisory projects that span a multitude of countries and boarders as you advise clients on commercial and corporate topics, including day to day advice
Your key responsibilities
You can expect to be involved in a wide variety of energy and infrastructure transactions across multiple countries within the Middle East, helping our clients deal with the evolution of the energy and infrastructure landscape. The projects you may work on can include greenfield project development and project finance transactions, development and adaption of regulatory models and M&A across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
As part of a global entity, you can also expect to manage leads and opportunities from other areas of the law practice and the wider EY network and help them do the same.
Moreover, you will be a core contributor to the development of the legal practice through initiatives such as delivering internal training, developing precedents, sharing knowhow, participating in team and firm events, giving internal and external presentations, and producing expert articles for publications.
Skills and attributes for success
We are looking for someone who will create a distinctive and differentiated law brand with us: this role is best suited for aspiring law professionals who have worked in established law firms, and who wish to continue developing their career with this greenfield opportunity by being part of a growing team looking to create a new and successful legal practice.
As such, you should have a solid understanding of the region’s energy & infrastructure sector in terms of key players, industry trends, and the legal topics and issues specific to the sector.
Ideally, you’ll also have the ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically and an enthusiastic, flexible approach to work and challenges. You should also have great negotiation skills and the ability to adapt and get up to speed quickly with developing laws and regulations thanks to a keen desire for continuing to develop your legal skills and knowledge.
Qualifications & Experience
- At least 5 years of experience as a qualified lawyer from a reputable legal practice environment.
- Good knowledge of common topics within the sector such as project agreements, project finance documentation, construction contracts, O&M agreements, oil & gas contracting structures, etc.
- Ability to develop regulatory frameworks for evolving utility markets.
- Strong client relationship-building capabilities combined with strategic and commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, self-management, and project management skills.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Great negotiation skills.
- Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.
What we look for
We are interested in aspiring legal professionals with an enthusiastic, flexible, and positive approach to work and challenges who are interested in building their career within a rapidly developing, fast-paced environment.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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