Independent Projects Lawyer - Power & Infrastructure Finance

A&O Shearman; Singapore; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individualised coaching

Exclusive events

Consultant development programme

CV/marketing document training

IT training access

Client newsletters and seminars

A&O networks and mentoring programme

Job summary

Peerpoint by A&O Shearman in Singapore offers a self-directed legal consulting pathway. As a Peerpoint consultant you will be engaged on assignments with clients or embedded in the A&O Shearman practice for fixed periods, typically two to twelve months, usually four days per week.

Successful applicants have at least three years PQE, qualifications to practice in at least one major jurisdiction, and strong commercial, interpersonal, and multi-national project experience.

Qualifications

• Right to reside in Singapore
• Qualified to practice in at least one of England & Wales, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
• Minimum of three years' post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm in this field
• Strong technical knowledge and experience, ideally with some Asian experience
• In-house legal experience at leading financial services institutions/corporates preferred (directly or as a secondee)
• Self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant
• Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
• Client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
• Strong commercial/business acumen
• Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
• Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy

Responsibilities

• Engage as a Peerpoint consultant on assignments with clients or embedded in the A&O Shearman practice for fixed periods
• Assignments can range from two to twelve months and are usually four days per week
• Support teams and work on deals on an ad-hoc basis as needed
• Enjoy a flexible, self-directed consulting career with backing from A&O Shearman

Skills

Project financing

Project development

Power and infrastructure finance

Job description

Peerpoint by A&O Shearman in Singapore offers a self-directed legal consulting pathway. As a Peerpoint consultant you will be engaged on assignments with clients or embedded in the A&O Shearman practice for fixed periods, typically two to twelve months, usually four days per week.

Successful applicants have at least three years PQE, qualifications to practice in at least one major jurisdiction, and strong commercial, interpersonal, and multi-national project experience.