Associate

Department/Division : Projects             Duration : Permanent                            Reports to : Partner                                          Type of Role : Hybrid    Reference number : 10586             Dentons and Project Finance Dentons' Projects team advises sponsors, lenders, borrowers, investors, developers and public sector clients on domestic and cross-border project development and finance transactions across the energy and infrastructure sectors. Our work includes greenfield and brownfield financings, portfolio financings, refinancings, PPP/PFI and concession structures, acquisition financings and restructurings. With deep regulatory, project development and project financing experience, the team supports clients across all aspects of their energy & infrastructure transactions, including multi-sourced financings on international and domestic projects. Wider Projects Group Our project finance lawyers sit within our award-winning Projects team, which advises private sector clients, lenders and Government across energy, infrastructure and PPP transactions. The team is integrated across the UK, Ireland and Middle East and works with Dentons offices throughout the world, giving associates exposure to cross-border work and colleagues across the global firm. The Role This is a role for lawyers with an inquisitive mind who want to play a central role in complex project finance transactions. You will work with sponsors, lenders, investors, developers and public sector clients on high-profile projects involving commercial, regulatory and financing issues. We are looking for candidates with a good understanding of risk allocation, bankability and commercial drivers, plus well-developed drafting and negotiating skills across project finance documents. You will be a problem solver who can assess where risk best sits, work collaboratively to reach favourable outcomes and build good client relationships. The role offers progression opportunities for the right candidate, as well as client secondments and internal mini-secondments to our Ireland and Middle Eastern offices. Required experience, skills, and attributes Technical Skills Solid academic record. Experience advising on complex financing structures and documentation. Experience of leading aspects of transactions and supervising junior lawyers. Experience of drafting and negotiating project finance documentation. Strong understanding of underlying project structures and documentation. Proficient in project management and financial close workstreams. Able to work effectively in large, multi-disciplinary teams. Personal Attributes 3-6 PQE Team player with effective delegation and supervision skills. Dedicated to client-centric service and strong client relationship skills. Commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Commercial and solutions focused. Willingness to learn about…