Associate, Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources

About the role

Ashurst Perkins Coie's Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources team in Singapore is looking for a lawyer with 1 to 3 years of legal experience. The role combines project development and finance work in the energy and infrastructure sector, with guidance and support from seniors and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Manage transactions on a day-to-day basis
• Draft and review security and other ancillary finance documents for project financing, and assist in drafting and negotiating parts of core finance documents
• Support the review and finalisation of post-closing matters, including waiver requests and amendments to finance documents
• Draft and/or review shareholder, joint venture, concession, construction, operation, supply and offtake arrangements, focusing on bankability, both for sponsors/project companies and lenders
• Negotiate with counterparties, with senior associate/partner support as appropriate
• Support, and later manage, signing and closing of conditions precedent
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to department know-how

Required profile

• 1 to 3 years of legal experience, preferably in private practice
• Qualified in Singapore, England & Wales, Australia or another suitable common law jurisdiction
• Experience in the energy and natural resources sector (power, LNG, oil and gas, mining, etc.) and on project financing
• Experience working with local counsel in other jurisdictions and delivering an integrated product
• English is the working language; other languages are welcome

Required skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills
• Strong client communication and attention to detail
• Lateral thinking and ability to build team morale and train others