Careers

About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com.

Team overview

The global projects industry is in an exciting time of change and opportunity; from technology advancements and a drive towards net-zero to a widespread focus on climate change. To support this transition, both governments and the private sector need delivery partners and unique solutions to provide the framework for our evolving world.

The Ashurst Projects & Energy Transition group is a global team focussed on supporting this transition by providing strategic partnerships to governments and industry participants. Through advising the full range of market participants in multiple jurisdictions around the world we have developed a strong understanding of the market overall and are able to provide an holistic offering. Our people have deep knowledge of industry sectors such as energy and resources (including renewables and green hydrogen), transport, social infrastructure, financing and the digital economy, allowing us to provide innovative insights to help our clients overcome commercial challenges and achieve a competitive advantage.

In EMEA, our Projects & Energy Transition group operates as an integrated team from offices in London, Paris, Milan, Frankfurt, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah and Riyadh. From our Middle East offices we have delivered unprecedented growth over the last 10 years and continue to act on some of the most high profile and innovative transactions anywhere in the world.

Job overview

The successful candidate would play a key role in the continued expansion of the Project & Energy Transition group in our Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. This represents an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing, strategic projects practice with plenty of scope for personal and career development.

You will work closely with high calibre clients and colleagues in the Middle East and other offices in our global PET team.

Main tasks and qualities:

• You will handle a broad range of project contract matters (including concessions and construction contracts) relating to the development of energy and infrastructure projects;
• You will take day to day responsibility for the progression of complex matters. You will be able to demonstrate well-developed drafting and negotiating skills; and supervise more junior members of the team;
• You will have excellent attention to detail, identifying inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or a misunderstanding of clients' needs;
• You will have a desire to build client relationships and develop your own internal and external networks with support and guidance from the partners and wider team; and
• You will be expected to liaise closely with colleagues, clients, counterparties and other advisers. You would be working as part of a committed team that is a leader in its field of practice. All members of the team have frequent client contact and must be willing to travel.

Essential skills and experience

• Strong academic background;
• Mid / Senior level lawyer with experience from a top tier law firm;
• Strong general project contract and construction experience;
• Familiarity with and experience of project finance structures and reviewing or drafting project documents from a bankability perspective;
• Enthusiasm to innovate and play a part in building Ashurst's PET offering in the Middle East;
• An adaptable person who is a fast learner;
• A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels;
• A great communicator;
• Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs;
• Experience of negotiating with counterparts; and
• A commercial approach.

Career advancement

An established Associate Career Path Framework is in place clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion.

Secondment opportunities

Opportunities often arise for associates to spend time on secondment in house with a key client of the firm. From time to time, secondment opportunities also come up within other Ashurst offices in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.

Accessibility

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you consider yourself to have a disability or a long-term health condition, please feel able to be open about this at any point during the recruitment process. If you are not sure what adjustments you require, we will work with you to establish the most suitable adjustments at each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that our online application form includes a section which allows you to advise us of any extenuating circumstances that are relevant for us to consider when reviewing your application form. Any information disclosed on your disability will remain strictly confidential and please contact us if you have any questions.

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

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