Mid-level Commercial Projects Lawyer

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people. 

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.  

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment. 

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets. 

You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines. 

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients. 

The role

Our work spans the whole of the MENA region and beyond.  We work on a broad variety of matters under both English and UAE law.  Recent deal highlights include:

• Advising TAQA on the approximately US$1 billion TA’ZIZ Central Utilities Project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi.
• Advising the lenders on Masdar’s US$6 billion solar PV and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi, comprising 5.2GW of solar PV and 19GWh of battery storage.
•  Advising on the development of a world-scale lithium processing plant in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with a project value exceeding US$1 billion.
• Advising Wynn Resorts on its multi-billion-dollar integrated resort development on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah.
• Advising Sports Boulevard Development Company on a 25-year district cooling concession for District 03 of Sports Boulevard in Riyadh.
• Advising Jeddah Central Development Company on the district cooling scheme for the wider Jeddah Central development.

Key Attractions

Recent awards include:

• Tier 1 – Infrastructure and Projects (including Project Finance), UAE – Legal 500.
• Band 1 – Projects & Energy, Middle East-wide – Chambers Global 2026.
• Richard Parris – ranked Projects & Energy lawyer – Chambers Global 2026.
• Middle East-Wide Law Firm of the Year –  Projects & Energy – Middle East Chambers Global, 2025
• Renewable Deal of the Year, MENA - IJGlobal MENA Awards 2024
• Power & Transmission Deal of the Year, MENA- IJGlobal MENA Awards 2024
• PPP Deal of the Year, IJGlobal MENA Awards 2024
• MEA Emerging Energy Deal of the Year - TXF / Proximo MENA Agency, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Awards 2023

You will work on ground-breaking deals for top tier clients. The range, calibre and international scope of our deal flow is unique - and makes us stand out from our competitors. 

We are proud of our reputation for being a very informal, supportive, meritocratic and diverse group and reinforce this with regular social events - both ad hoc and organised.

We are based in one of the most prestigious business developments in Dubai.

We run a sophisticated internal training programme that is unmatched in Dubai, including local monthly courses run by The Academy plus annual residential training courses in Amsterdam or London.

Our remuneration package is one of the most attractive in the market.

Key Responsibilities

You will be given responsibility for running transactions and working closely with clients.  This means that you will develop outstanding transaction management and organisational skills as well as developing superb technical abilities.

Your experience

We are currently seeking a committed and ambitious junior Projects lawyer with 4-6 years post-qualified experience

In all cases, you should have first class legal ability coupled with a practical commercial approach; and excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.

All candidates should be fluent in English. 

You must also have exceptional results throughout your academic history.

How we will support you

From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

Hybrid working

This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach and as long as business needs allow, you will be supported to work in a hybrid way in line with the hybrid working policy. 

Equal opportunities 

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society. 

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. 

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement. 

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.  

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.