Junior Associate (mfd) Project Development (Energy, Infrastructure, Project Development and Finance)

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Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level At White & Case youll have the opportunity to shape your professional path in a dynamic international setting. Join a global network of top-tier professionals who drive innovation and deliver outstanding results for leading clientsand for each other.

We are a leading international law firm with a significant presence in Hamburg advising clients across the full lifecycle of complex energy and infrastructure projects. Our Energy Infrastructure Project Development and Finance team acts for developers sponsors lenders government bodies and multilateral institutions on some of the most high-profile and transformative transactions in the sector. As the energy transition accelerates we are expanding our team to meet growing client demand.

The Opportunity

We are are seeking a talented and commercially minded junior associate with 2-4 years practical experience to join our Hamburg-based team. The position requires qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales the United States Australia or another common law jurisdiction. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven lawyer to join a practice at the cutting edge of the global energy transition working on cross-border mandates with a highly regarded and collegial team.

The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of matters including the development and structuring of energy and decarbonisation projects commercial contracting and project finance transactions across international markets with a particular focus on the EMEA region. The key responsibilities of the position include:

• advising developers sponsors investors and lenders on the development of a variety of energy projects including offshore and onshore wind solar green hydrogen battery storage sustainable aviation fuel e-fuels carbon capture and storage as well as traditional oil and gas and petrochemicals projects and related infrastructure (including terminals ports storage and transmission);
• drafting reviewing and negotiating a wide range of project development and commercial contracts including development agreements EPC and O&M contracts supply agreements offtake arrangements and joint venture agreements;
• supporting on project finance transactions by preparing bankable project documentation and conducting lender due diligence;
• advising on contractual risk allocation regulatory considerations and project structuring across multiple jurisdictions;
• liaising directly with clients counterparties and local counsel on cross-border transactions; and
• contributing to business development initiatives including client briefings pitches and knowledge management.

Your Profile

Do you have strong commercial fundamentals and an entrepreneurial mindset Are you passionate about the energy transition and qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales the United States Australia or another common law jurisdiction Are you fluent in English a strong team player and willing to travel Then join our international forward-thinking team!

Our Offer

• A high-quality international practice at the forefront of the energy transition
• Exposure to landmark and complex cross-border transactions from an early stage of your career
• Competitive compensation benefits and wellbeing programs
• Individuality autonomy and personalized mentoring
• Opportunities for personal professional and global development
• A culture of appreciation and strong team spirit
• Flexible and remote working options
• Opportunities for international secondments client placements and participation in national and international pro bono projects

About White & Case

With more than 2600 lawyers in 43 offices across 29 countries White & Case is a leading international law firm combining local expertise with global perspective. Our extensive network delivers business law expertise worldwide.

Contact

Christina Schmidt

Legal Recruitment Coordinator

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Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a fair workplace and encourage applications from all ages cultural backgrounds First Nations communities genders sexual orientations as well as people who have family or carer responsibilities. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

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