Trainee - Project, Energy and Infrastructure (Banking and Finance Department)

Are you ready to grow with the world’s largest law firm? Join Dentons Italy Team today.

Dentons Italy is currently looking to grow its Project, Energy and Infrastructure business unit with the appointment of a Trainee based in our Milan office. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a 360 degree approach spanning from project financing , M&A, project development, project contracts to legal due diligence exercise on the full set of energy and infrastructure assets in Italy and abroad.

Our Project, Energy and Infrastructure Team consists of highly industry specialized lawyers, recognized among the best for their areas of expertise. The project, energy & infrastructure business unit is part of the Banking & Finance department and becoming a member of such a team will mean being part of a rapidly growing and dynamic group, as well as receiving specific training and being involved in the most innovative legal issues and market prominent transactions. Our clients are medium and large Italian and international companies belonging to different business areas, lenders, funds, investors, IPP and contractors.

Dentons offers a diverse range of activities in a dynamic work environment, practice-oriented training in an international context and the opportunity to gain 360 degree work experience. Dentons is not only the largest law firm in the world, providing quality and value to clients, but it is also a world-class firm of high profile professionals.

Dentons is a leader in the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, winner of the BTI Client Service 30 Award and recognized by leading business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including the founding of Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons' polycentric approach and talents challenge the status quo to promote client interests.

We are always looking for the best professionals, eager to learn, grow and work within a group of passionate and dedicated colleagues.

Our DNA is made up of talent, innovation and passion.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in advising Italian and international clients on legal due diligence, project development, project financing, M&A and project contracts for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and legal documentation related to energy and infrastructure transactions.
• Conduct due diligence activities and prepare related dd reports.
• Work closely with clients, authorities, technical and financial advisors as well as international Dentons teams.
• Support the team on project structuring and execution, including energy projects (solar, wind, biogas, biomethane, hydro, hydrogen, storage, gas, etc.) and infrastructure (hospitals, highways, ports, bridges, data centers, water, etc.).
• Italian Law Degree with a minimum score of 105 / 110.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the field of Project, Energy and Infrastructure, gained in a comparable law firm.
• High level of English (Certificate C1). Other foreign languages are a plus.
• Vocation and motivation for exercising the legal profession.
• Excellent negotiation and communications skills.
• Global mindset and enthusiasm.
• You are able to adapt to an international environment and eager to grow both professionally and personally with us.
• Enrollment in the firm's training plan.
• Competitive rewarding package.
• A clearly structured career path.
• You will work closely with professionals who are recognized among the best in their areas of practice, in an international and stimulating working environment.
• Personal Budget for Training.
• Agile Working (as per internal policy).
• Opportunity to perform pro bono legal assistance.
• Involvement in corporate events (e.g. annual Fee Earners Retreat).

About us

Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you.

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