In this respect, we are looking for someone with strong experience of revenue contracts (including from the oil & gas, mining or hydrogen sectors, PPAs and trading arrangements from the power sector), EPC/construction contracts, concessions, other commercial contracts and revenue support models, all within an energy and, preferably, project finance context. This experience will have been gained through advising on actual greenfield project development matters, and while our preference is for sponsor side experience, experience advising lenders, offtakers, governments and contractors (in that order) is also helpful.
Role & responsibilities
Providing strategic guidance to clients through strong market awareness and an understanding of market trends and client requirements.
Drafting, reviewing, amending and negotiating project contracts.
Managing client expectations, deadlines and project delivery appropriately.
Collaborating across teams, departments and jurisdictions in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment
Matter (or workstream) management and maximising financial contribution.
Recognising and acting upon opportunities for business development together with assistance on, and implementation of, group and firm-wide business development strategies.
Proactive engagement with clients both on and off deal with a view towards building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Legal and sector knowledge development and sharing (internally and externally).
Assisting with billing activities and timely invoicing.
Key requirements
Qualified lawyer in the 3-5 PQE range, currently within a leading international law firm.
Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge
Evidence of a keen interest in project development allied to strong technical knowledge across multiple disciplines
Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills
Clear and concise verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail
Entrepreneurial drive
Strong commercial/business acumen
Clear understanding of law firm economics and an understanding of the firm's strategic priorities
A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.
Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.
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A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
