Associate - international projects, energy & infrastructure

Associate - International Projects, Energy & Infrastructure

Department: International Projects, Energy and Infrastructure

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Oman

Description

We are looking for an experienced associate to join our International Projects, Energy and Infrastructure team. Based in our Oman office, you will work on a variety of matters with a primary focus on power and water projects, PPP, infrastructure development and oil & gas work.

We work with a mix of domestic and international clients and the role would also involve working with members of the wider Projects, Energy and Infrastructure team in the region.

Our busy team deals with a broad range of energy and infrastructure work and there are excellent prospects for career development for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Working with developers and procurers of energy and infrastructure projects in Oman and elsewhere in the GC

Managing large and complex transactions under the supervision of partners in Oman and the GC

Reviewing and drafting bespoke contract

Analysing contractual positions

Supporting other departments as necessary

The new recruit will also be responsible for:

Building, maintaining and developing client relationships.

Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives.

Providing key client training seminars and presentations

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role, the ideal candidate will have:

3-5 PQE lawyer with experience gained at a reputable firm

Excellent academic record with a law degree, ideally from a common law jurisdiction

Previous experience in the Omani market

Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files proactively

Flexibility, positivity and an ability to work effectively in a close-knit office

Willing to travel for meetings around the GCC

Interest in assisting with marketing and business development

Fluent Arabic and English – written and spoken

Can do, hardworking and flexible approach

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and commercially focused advice.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently, often under time pressure, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and adapt to changing deadlines or client needs in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Ability and enthusiasm to undertake business development.

Drive and enthusiasm & commercial awareness

Interacts well with people at all levels

Commitment to exceeding client expectations

Strong case and time management skills

Benefits

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Disability and Religion.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

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