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Project Finance Lawyer

United Kingdom 160.00 - 180.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted February 13, 2026
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We are working with a notable boutique firm specialising in projects and construction matters across the Middle East that is looking to work with a senior level Project Finance Lawyer on a remote, consultancy basis. This opportunity will be well suited to lawyers who work on a consultancy and/or contract basis and have the capacity to accept further work. The firm can provide circa 20 hours of work per week, with the scope for this to increase, ramping up to full utilisation.

Job Responsibility

  • Working on significant, high value matters on a remote basis
  • Working on a standalone basis, with limited to no supervision

Requirements

  • Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales, Australia and/or New Zealand
  • Upwards of 8 years’ qualified experience in handling a range of project finance matters across Saudi, UAE and the Gulf
  • Significant and recent experience obtained in International or City law firms
  • Strong commercial acumen, integrity, and outstanding technical ability
  • The willingness and capacity to work on a remote consultancy basis
  • Experience in working on project finance matters for clients within the Middle East is a pre-requisite
  • Experience in working on the project finance aspects of PPP projects across Saudi, the UAE and wider Gulf regions, is of particular interest

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