Trowers & Hamlins

International law firm, real estate specialists

Associate – International Projects - Energy & Infrastructure

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 15

Full-timeMuscat, OmanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Have 3–5 years of post-qualification experience as a lawyer, gained at a reputable firm.
Have an excellent academic record and a law degree; a degree from a common law jurisdiction is preferred.
Have previous experience in the Omani market.
Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility and manage files proactively.
Be willing to travel for meetings around the GCC.
Have an interest in marketing and business development.
Be fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English.
Have excellent drafting and negotiation skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, commercially focused advice.
Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently under time pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Be able to prioritise competing demands and adapt to changing deadlines or client needs in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Have commercial awareness and the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.
Have strong case and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Work with developers and procurers of energy and infrastructure projects in Oman and elsewhere in the GCC.
Manage large and complex transactions under the supervision of partners in Oman and the GCC.
Review and draft bespoke contracts.
Analyse contractual positions.
Support other departments as necessary.
Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.
Participate proactively in marketing initiatives.
Provide key client training seminars and presentations.
Undertake business development.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in the Omani market.
A law degree from a common law jurisdiction.
Interest in assisting with marketing and business development.

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.

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

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

About the Company

Trowers & Hamlins

International law firm, real estate specialists

Trowers & Hamlins provides commercial legal services to businesses and governments, with deep expertise in real estate, banking and finance, social housing, private wealth, planning, tax, pensions and environment. It delivers advisory and transactional support through a large team of lawyers across a UK–based network and offices in the Middle East and Asia, plus regional desks for Korea and India. Its strength comes from sector leadership and a broad international footprint, enabling cross-border, tailored counsel. Its goal is to help governments and businesses shape how people live and work by solving tomorrow’s challenges with practical, business-focused legal guidance.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1777

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