Associate
We are currently looking to recruit an Associate (2-4 PQE) to join our growing team in Dubai.
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, energy transition, 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, developers, equity investors, governments and financial institutions (including multilateral institutions, development banks and export credit agencies) in the procurement, development and financing, of a wide range of complex infrastructure and energy projects across Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.
By joining a global leader in the energy and infrastructure sectors and one of the largest teams of dedicated finance lawyers, you will receive support from Partners and senior lawyers 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.
ABOUT YOU
We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. We have however given an indicative PQE as an approximate guide for applicants. Candidates who have between 2 and 4 years’ PQE are likely to have the right level of knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role. The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified lawyer;
- Have previous experience working on project financing transactions;
- Experience managing conditions precedent up to financial close;
- Experience drafting and negotiating security and other simple finance documents;
- 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;
- Recognise 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.