Associate, Project Development and Finance

About the role

The Project Development and Finance practice advises clients on the legal and financial aspects of large-scale infrastructure and development projects, covering planning, financing, construction and operation. White & Case is looking for a mid-level Associate to join the practice in its Singapore office. The Associate will handle a substantial amount of contractual work, drafting and negotiating commercial documents across the energy chain, and report to a Partner.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on the development, structuring and delivery of major energy and infrastructure projects, focusing on oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals and renewables.
• Draft, review and negotiate project and commercial agreements used in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas projects, including joint venture, development, operation and maintenance agreements.
• Work with the M&A team on large-scale energy investments.
• Advise developers, sponsors and lenders on project development and financing.
• Support cross-border project development and project finance transactions.
• Identify, assess and communicate legal, commercial and execution risks.
• Manage multiple workstreams, prepare transaction documentation and meet tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with colleagues across the firm's global network and with clients, counterparties and technical advisers.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior lawyers and trainees.

Required profile

• Admission in the US, Australia, England & Wales, Hong Kong or Singapore.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience at an international law firm with a top-tier project development and finance practice.
• Experience in major projects and infrastructure, especially oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals and renewables.

Required skills

• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, self-motivated and able to build professional relationships.

The firm offers a competitive salary package, career progression as the team grows, and the chance to work on challenging matters within a global organisation. Applications are handled internally by the recruitment team; agencies must have signed terms of business before submitting candidates.