Project Finance Associate

Overview

A top-tier international practice in Dubai is looking to hire a 3–6 PQE Associate to join a market-leading Energy & Infrastructure / Project Finance Team. This role works alongside a Partner with deep cross-border experience spanning energy transition (green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel), solar PV IPPs, power & water (IWPs), petrochemicals as well as, hyperscale data centres, often on multi-sourced, ECA-backed and Islamic finance structures across the GCC and wider EMEA.

The Project Finance Associate advises lenders, ECAs and sponsors on the development and financing of large-scale projects. The Associate will draft, review and negotiate finance documentation (common terms, facility agreements, security, intercreditor, hedging) and key project side documents (PPAs, EPC / O&M, offtake, supply / feedstock, concession). Furthermore, the Associate will lead discrete workstreams, manage CP / CS processes and coordinate multi-jurisdictional diligence. Along with liaising with commercial banks, ECAs, and governmental stakeholders on complex risk allocation, while mentoring juniors and contributing to knowledge-sharing and business development.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate finance documentation (common terms, facility agreements, security, intercreditor, hedging).
• Draft and negotiate key project documents (PPAs, EPC / O&M, offtake, supply / feedstock, concession).
• Lead discrete workstreams, manage CP / CS processes and coordinate multi-jurisdictional diligence.
• Liaise with commercial banks, ECAs and governmental stakeholders on complex risk allocation.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing and business development.

Qualifications

Employment details

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