Project Finance Associate

16 hours ago

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom TN United Kingdom Full time

We are currently looking to recruit an Associate (2-4 PQE) to join our growing team in London.

This is your opportunity to join our Projects, Energy and Infrastructure team, which has a track record of successfully delivering first-rate legal services in all segments of the infrastructure (transport, social infrastructure and infra tech) and energy (power/renewables, natural resources and mining) industries.

You will work with our global team to drive change, open new opportunities and accelerate growth for both our clients and our people.

DLA Piper understands that you're building a future and we are committed to supporting you reach the full potential of your own personal career ambitions. We can offer an interesting, innovative and exciting opportunity to the candidate with the right skillset and attitude to growth and career development.

We want you to reach your full potential as part of a diverse, global team that thrives on collaboration, and seizing opportunity and commercial edge. DLA Piper's global footprint is the perfect platform for you to join our ambitious and internationally recognised team in paving the way, providing leading and full spectrum expertise and support to our clients.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The group represents sponsors, multilateral institutions, developers, equity investors, financial institutions, institutional investors, governments, contractors, utilities and regulatory bodies in the procurement, development, financing, acquisition, construction and operation of a wide range of complex infrastructure and energy projects across the EMEA region and Central Asia.

By joining a global leader in the energy and natural resources sector and one of the largest teams of dedicated finance lawyers, you will receive support from Partners and Legal Directors 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.

You will also have the opportunity to play an active role in business development activities, including networking events and supporting the production of pitch documents.

ABOUT YOU

  • Be a qualified Solicitor, ideally qualified in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction;
  • Experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of finance documents, including common terms agreements and intercreditor arrangements, with limited supervision, up to financial close;
  • 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;
  • Recognize 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.

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed.

OUR VALUES

  • Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully.
  • Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships.
  • Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions.
  • Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone's voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities.

HYBRID WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.

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