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DLA Piper

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Dubai

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with project financing experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage cross-jurisdictional matters while being proactive and commercially astute.
  • You will advise clients on financing and structuring projects, draft and negotiate documents, and support throughout construction and operational phases of infrastructure and energy projects.

Requirements

  • Be a qualified lawyer;
  • Have previous experience working on project financing transactions;
  • Experience managing conditions precedent up to financial close;
  • Experience drafting and negotiating security and other simple finance documents;
  • Experience with development financial institutions and export credit agencies would be beneficial;
  • Have proven experience of assisting in complex multi-jurisdictional matters;
  • Be able to display excellent technical legal drafting skills;
  • Recognise and seize opportunities for the firm, including repeat business;
  • Build and develop own network of internal and external contacts;
  • Be commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news;
  • Have excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working;
  • Be aware of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute;
  • Maintain a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressure; and
  • Be proactive and innovative.

Responsibilities

  • The group represents sponsors, developers, equity investors, governments and financial institutions (including multilateral institutions, development banks and export credit agencies) in the procurement, development and financing, of a wide range of complex infrastructure and energy projects across Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.
  • By joining a global leader in the energy and infrastructure sectors and one of the largest teams of dedicated finance lawyers, you will receive support from Partners and senior lawyers devoted to developing and achieving your goals.
  • Candidates will enjoy a uniquely dynamic range of international work across a variety of projects.
  • Candidates will have a broad diet of work, that will include, but not be limited to, advising private and public sector clients, funders and consortia on the financing of projects across all sectors.
  • As well as advising on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of financing documents for projects up to financial close, our work frequently sees us providing advice and support to our clients post-close, during the construction and operational phases.

FAQs

What is the required PQE for the Associate position?

The indicative PQE for this position is between 2 to 4 years, but there are no strict upper or lower limits.

What type of projects will the Associate be working on?

The Associate will work on complex infrastructure and energy projects across various sectors, including transport, social infrastructure, power/renewables, and natural resources.

Is prior experience in project financing necessary?

Yes, candidates should have previous experience working on project financing transactions.

What kind of work will the Associate be responsible for?

The Associate will be involved in advising on financing projects, managing conditions precedent, drafting and negotiating financing documents, and providing support during the construction and operational phases.

Does DLA Piper offer training and development opportunities?

Yes, DLA Piper is committed to supporting personal career ambitions and provides opportunities for growth and career development through mentorship from partners and senior lawyers.

Are there opportunities for business development in this role?

Yes, candidates are expected to recognize and seize opportunities for the firm, including engaging in business development initiatives.

How does DLA Piper prioritize diversity and inclusion?

DLA Piper believes in an inclusive working environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. They actively seek to build balanced teams and welcome applications from all talented individuals.

Is there flexibility in working arrangements?

Yes, DLA Piper supports agile working arrangements and is open to discussing various flexible work options with candidates.

What are the core values of DLA Piper?

The core values of DLA Piper include being supportive, collaborative, bold, and exceptional in their service to clients and each other.

Will there be pre-engagement screening if I receive an offer?

Yes, if an offer is made, pre-engagement screening checks will be conducted as permitted by local legislation. This may include qualifications verification, eligibility to work, and reference checks.

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DLA Piper

Global law firm located in more than 40 countries

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2005
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

DLA Piper is a global law firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business. With offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we represent more clients in a broader range of geographies and practice disciplines than virtually any other law firm in the world. Our lawyers have wide experience in arbitration, banking, competition and trade, as well as corporate crime and corporate finance. We have strong practices in employment, energy, hospitality and leisure, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions and have developed key teams in pensions, private equity, real estate, tax, and technology. Attorney Advertising. To view our legal notices, please visit: www.dlapiper.com/legalnotices