14 hours ago
Associate (Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources)
Key requirements
1 to 3 years of legal experience gained (preferably) within private practice Qualified in Singapore, England & Wales, Australia or any other suitable common law jurisdiction Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including drafting) and excellent organisational skills Strong ability to communicate with and listen to clients in order to understand their needs and how best to meet them
TrendsThe role
Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking an Associate with 1-3 years of legal experience for its Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources team in Singapore. This role focuses on complex, high-value cross-border transactions in the energy and infrastructure sector, offering significant learning opportunities in project development and finance.
What you'll do
- Manage transactions on a day-to-day basis
- Take primary responsibility for drafting and reviewing security and other ancillary finance documents for a project financing, as well as assisting in drafting and negotiating sections of core finance documents
- Support on the review and finalization of post-closing matters, including waiver requests and amendments to finance documents, taking primary responsibility for these wherever possible
- Draft and/or review shareholder/joint venture, concession, construction, operation, supply and offtake arrangements and relevant ancillary arrangements, with a focus on bankability, both in the context of representing sponsors/project companies and as part of the due diligence process when representing lenders
- Negotiate with counterparties, with senior associate/partner support as appropriate
- Support, and in due course manage, signing and closing of conditions precedent under the relevant documentation
- Support on business development initiatives
- Contribute to and refine department know-how
What we're looking for
1 to 3 years of legal experience gained (preferably) within private practice
Qualified in Singapore, England & Wales, Australia or any other suitable common law jurisdiction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including drafting) and excellent organisational skills
Strong ability to communicate with and listen to clients in order to understand their needs and how best to meet them
Experience working with local counsel in other jurisdictions and delivering an integrated product
Lateral thinker to develop innovative solutions to issues that arise during transactions
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or a misunderstanding of clients' needs
Ability to build team morale and motivate team members, contributing to the creation of a positive work environment and to assist with training and development
A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships
Experience in the energy and natural resources sector (e.g., power, LNG, oil and gas, mining, etc.)
Experience advising on energy projects, and in particular on project and other financing arrangements for them
Any additional languages are welcome· nice to have
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Associate (Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources)
Ashurst Perkins Coie · Singapore
Singapore