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

Dentons Students Recruitment; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global law firm in Milan is seeking a Trainee for its Project Energy and Infrastructure team. The role involves advising clients on legal due diligence, drafting contracts, and supporting project execution in energy sectors. Candidates should have an Italian Law Degree, a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, and a high level of English proficiency. A dynamic working environment with benefits and training opportunities is offered.

Servizi

Enrollment in the firm’s training plan

Competitive rewarding package

Clearly structured career path

Access to Dentons proprietary AI tool

Welfare program

Personal Budget for Training

Agile Working

Opportunity for pro bono legal assistance

Involvement in corporate events

Competenze

• High level of English (Certificate C1). Other foreign languages are a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the field of Project Energy and Infrastructure gained in a comparable law firm.
• Vocation and motivation for the legal profession.

Mansioni

• Assist in advising clients on legal due diligence and project financing.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts related to energy projects.
• Conduct due diligence activities and prepare related reports.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a global environment

Formazione

Italian Law Degree with a minimum score of 105 / 110

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you ready to grow with the worlds 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 due diligence 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.).

Requirements

• 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.
• Attention to detail.
• 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.

Benefits

• Enrollment in the firm’s training plan.
• Competitive rewarding package.
• A clearly structured career path.
• You will have access to D.A.I.S.Y. Dentons proprietary AI tool.
• You will work closely with professionals who are recognized among the best in their areas of practice in an international and stimulating working environment.
• Welfare program.
• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Essential to our success as a global law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We want a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences. We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved. We welcome you to learn more about diversity and inclusion at Dentons.