Associate (Projects & Energy Transition)

ASHURST LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a lawyer to join their Projects & Energy Transition team in Singapore. With a focus on energy and infrastructure sectors, candidates should possess 1-2 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to client service. Opportunities include engaging in diverse projects, drafting essential documents, and contributing to business development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 to 2 years' legal experience in private practice.
• Qualified lawyer in common law jurisdiction required.
• Experience advising on energy projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing straightforward matters and assisting more complex issues.
• Drafting finance documents and agreements.
• Supporting business development initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified in Singapore, England & Wales, Australia or common law jurisdiction

Job description

About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning 200 years and a vision to be the most progressive global law firm.

Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.

With offices across the globe, we offer the reach, insight and career opportunities of a truly integrated global network that is built on our values of being passionate about quality, delivering through collaboration and thinking differently.

Our values are critical to the culture of our firm and sum up what we stand for, what makes Ashurst an exceptional place to work and what we aspire to be. For us, "progressive" is a mind-set, an approach to how we do things. We instinctively take a fresh perspective on situations, exploring whether there are better ways of achieving our clients' goals as well as our own.

We also aim to be at the forefront of the evolution of our industry and have led the market by establishing our New Law Division (Ashurst Advance) and our Consulting Division to provide holistic legal and operational advice to our clients.

To find out more please visit our website.

About the team

Ashurst's top-tier Asian Projects & Energy Transition team specialises in complex, high value and first in kind cross-border transactions in the energy and infrastructure sector across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

We are particularly focused on renewables, energy storage, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, EV (and related supply chains), biofuels, as well as LNG and LNG to power, but also advise on infrastructure projects such as water and transportation infrastructure and digital infrastructure such as data centres.

Our clients include both developers/sponsors, funds and lenders (including development banks/multilaterals and export credit agencies). We operate as a tight-knit integrated team across our Asian offices and regularly cross-staff our transactions with lawyers from the Projects & Energy Transition Team in Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. Given the wide geographical remit of our practice, we also regularly work with our Australian, Middle Eastern and European offices.

Recent work

• Advising EDF, TotalEnergies and Sumitomo on the development and financing of the US$5 billion 1,500MW Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower project in Mozambique
• Advising Masdar and PLN Nusantara Renewables on the 145MW Cirata Floating Solar project in Indonesia
• Advising JBIC, NEXI and IFC on the 1,600MW Syrdarya II gas fired project in Uzbekistan
• Advising Nebras and local sponsors on the 600MW Unique Meghnaghat power project in Bangladesh
• Advising Korean sponsors on a major road and bridge project in Turkey
• Advising ADB, IFC, KEXIM, K-Sure, KDB, FMO, Proparco, OPEC Fund, AIIB and BII on the 216MW Upper Trishuli hydropower project in Nepal

For more information, please visit the practice group's page on our website.

About the role

The Projects & Energy Transition team in Singapore are looking for a lawyer with at least 1 to 2 years' legal experience. The role offers an exceptional learning experience that combines project development and finance work in the energy and infrastructure sector, allowing you to engage with a diverse array of sectors and industries, while receiving guidance and support from seniors and partners.

Main tasks

• Managing straightforward matters on a daily basis while actively advancing more complex issues with support from senior associates and partners.
• Drafting and reviewing security and other straightforward finance documents and assisting in drafting and negotiating sections of more complex finance documents.
• Drafting and reviewing shareholder/joint venture, concession, construction, operation, supply and offtake arrangements and relevant ancillary arrangements, with a focus on bankability, both in the context of representing sponsors/project companies and as part of the due diligence process when representing lenders.
• Negotiating, with senior associate/partner support as appropriate, with counterparties.
• Supporting, and in due course managing, signing and closing of conditions precedent under the relevant documentation.
• Supporting on business development initiatives.
• Contributing to and refining department know-how.

About you

• At least 1 to 2 years' legal experience gained within private practice.
• Qualified in Singapore, England & Wales, Australia or any other suitable common law jurisdiction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including drafting) and excellent organisational skills.
• Strong ability to communicate with and listen to clients in order to understand their needs and how best to meet them. Experience working with local counsel in other jurisdictions and delivering an integrated product.
• Lateral thinker to develop innovative solutions to issues that arise during transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or a misunderstanding of clients' needs.
• Ability to build team morale and motivate team members, contributing to the creation of a positive work environment and to assist with training and development.
• A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.
• Experience in the energy and natural resources sector (e.g., power, LNG, oil and gas, mining, etc.) and has an interest in energy transition, including in low carbon and carbon capture.
• Experience advising on energy projects, including project development, acquisitions and disposals, joint venture/shareholders' agreements, commercial contracts and/or project financing.
• All work is performed in English, but any additional languages are welcome.

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies

Ashurst aims to fill vacancies directly whenever possible. However, if we do need to engage with agencies, we only work with those on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and will not consider unsolicited applications from agencies not on this list for this role.