Practice Group / Department:
Banking Team 2 Leadership - SingaporeJob Description
We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.
We are seeking an Associate to join our Projects/Project Finance practice in Singapore.
Our team is a tier 1 ranked projects team advising sponsors, lenders and investors on many of the most complex and innovative energy and infrastructure projects in the region. You will work predominantly on cross-border transactions across a diverse range of sectors including power and renewables, particularly offshore wind, energy transition, low-carbon fuel, battery mineral supply chain and digital assets such as towers, sub-sea cables, and data centres.
Skills and Experience Required
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Newly Qualified to 2 years' UK-equivalent PQE, with qualification in Singapore, England & Wales, or an equivalent common law jurisdiction.
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Experience with project finance and power, energy, utilities and infrastructure projects.
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A working knowledge of general construction and operation contractual arrangements and internationally-used standard forms would be ideal.
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Experience advising on APLMA based loan agreements, finance documents and managing conditions precedent.
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Experience working with DFIs or ECAs is also welcome.
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Additional experience with other project documentation, such as power purchase agreements, offtake contracts, feedstock and fuel supply contracts, concession contracts, interface agreements and ancillary security documents would be beneficial.
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International experience and a forward-thinking outlook would also be valued.
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Strong drafting skills.
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Demonstrates critical thinking and can apply themself to preparing sophisticated and client friendly due diligence reports that focus on matters of particular importance to the relevant transaction.
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Able to apply themself to complex and intricate transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and that require a more creative approach.
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Communicates effectively on both a practical and intellectual level.
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Demonstrates a keenness to learn and expand their experience.
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An excellent team player.
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Strong academic background.
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Possesses strong organisational and transaction management skills and the willingness to drive a complex and time-critical transaction to a successful and timely outcome.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
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