Senior Project Finance Associate

About the role

Clifford Chance is seeking a Senior Project Finance Associate to join its Riyadh team. The role involves advising on a full range of banking and project finance transactions across the MENA region, including limited recourse, Islamic finance, syndicated loans and restructuring.

Key responsibilities

• Handle a variety of work, including general banking and finance, Islamic finance and project finance transactions.
• Advise lenders, borrowers, sponsors and other stakeholders on complex financing structures and cross‑border deals.

Required profile

• Proven track record of acting on a variety of finance transactions.
• Fluent in English; Arabic fluency valued but not required.
• Previous experience at a Magic Circle or top‑tier international law firm.
• First‑class legal ability with a practical commercial approach and excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Exceptional academic results.
• Experience or exposure to Saudi law aspects of international cross‑border transactions is advantageous.
• Genuine interest in the Middle East.

What we offer

• Sophisticated internal training programme unmatched in the region.
• Local monthly courses run by The Academy.
• Opportunities to attend training programmes across the Clifford Chance global network.