Project Finance Associate

Job details Location: Abu Dhabi Salary: Competitive Salary Job Type: Permanent Discipline: Legal - In-House & Private PracticeReference: 52263 Posted: 8 days ago Share this jobCharterhouse is working with a leading international law firm in Abu Dhabi that is looking to hire an Associate (mid- to senior-level) to join their Project Finance Team. This role works closely with a market-leading partner with a broad finance background and a core focus on complex project financings across energy and infrastructure.About the RoleThe Project Finance Associate will advise procurers, sponsors as well as lenders on the structuring and financing of large-scale projects with an emphasis on energy, utilities, and social infrastructure. The Associate should have knowledge how to draft, review, and negotiate finance and project documentation (including conventional and Islamic structures). This role manages cross-border workstreams and stakeholder relationships across lenders, ECAs, sponsors, and government entities. In addition, the Associate is leading diligence, coordinating transaction execution, and supporting closing.About youThe successful candidate must have 3–6+ years of PQE with strong experience in project finance and/or projects within a top-tier environment. Additional advantage having solid exposure to energy and infrastructure transactions and with excellent drafting and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate should be confident running workstreams with limited supervision.To be successful in this role, the candidate must be able to mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge development. Experienced in UAE/GCC is preferred or having a genuine interest in relocating to Abu Dhabi will be considered. Being collaborative, commercially minded and comfortable in a fast-paced, high-calibre team is essential for this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr