Avocat(e) - Leveraged & Infrastructure Finance

We are seeking an associate lawyer to join our Leveraged Infra Finance team in Paris, primarily working on energy and infrastructure cases.

Our team consists of 5 partners and 10 lawyers and legal professionals from diverse backgrounds.

As an Avocat(e) - Leveraged & Infrastructure Finance, you will work closely with our clients, including major French and international banks, SPV Infratech and EnergyTech, project sponsors, investment funds, and large corporations.

Your responsibilities:

• Prepare and draft clear, precise, and tailored legal documents, contracts, and acts.
• Identify and develop relevant legal solutions through rigorous analysis and efficient use of legal research tools.
• Evaluate legal risks and ensure compliance with proposed advice and solutions.
• Conduct continuous legal monitoring to maintain high-level legal expertise and technical knowledge.
• Manage files rigorously, adhering to internal procedures, deadlines, and conflict-checking processes.

Qualifications:

• You are a qualified lawyer, registered with the Paris Bar.
• You hold an excellent academic record, complemented by a specialised Master's degree in banking and financial law.
• You possess excellent writing and legal analysis skills.
• You have a strong command of French and English, both written and spoken.
• You can propose pragmatic solutions tailored to client needs while ensuring efficient and rigorous case management.
• You demonstrate strong commercial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and a preference for teamwork in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

Additional Information:

• At Clifford Chance, we work on large-scale, exciting, and highly visible projects.
• We prioritise the professional development of our lawyers, offering training programs through our internal university, the Clifford Chance Academy.
• We are committed to equal opportunities, treating employees and candidates fairly and equitably, regardless of their background, characteristics, or circumstances.