Description
We are seeking an Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects Associate to join our team in London. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of transactional and project-related matters, with a particular focus on nuclear energy, defense and EPC contracts.
The Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects ("IERP") practice is one of the largest and most diverse in the world. Our global team has advised on more than US$250bn of closed infrastructure and project finance deals. The Aerospace and Defense sector advises leading aerospace, defense, and space companies, investors, and government stakeholders on complex and strategically significant projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Possesses good working knowledge and understanding of the legal principles associated with the types of deals outlined above, including a good grounding in contract law; proactively develops this knowledge further.
- Ability to manage transactions, as appropriate and depending on their complexity, reporting directly to the supervising partner.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards.
- Shows awareness of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions.
- Good problem solving ability, with attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
- Appetite to develop use of new legal technology as appropriate for the tasks.
Team Work and Interpersonal Skills
- Motivated, reliable and flexible.
- Resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure with good time management skills.
- Has an appreciation of when to seek advice and guidance.
- Takes responsibility for project issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team.
- Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Client Focus
- Understands the industry and market in which the clients operate.
- Demonstrates commercial awareness – aware of clients' commercial drivers and own role in achieving clients' business goals.
- Has good working relationships with clients, appropriate to the level of experience.
Firm Mindedness
- Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work.
- Understands the responsibility to give back to our communities.
- Understands the value of a diverse workforce.
Skills & Experience
- We are looking for a lawyer with experience in infrastructure, energy, resources and projects, ideally at 2–6 PQE (or with equivalent experience).
- The successful candidate will have a strong academic background (minimum 2.1 degree) with excellent written communication and drafting skills.
- The successful candidate will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team.
Benefits
- Excellent training and development
- Superb working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package