Associate, Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance (EIPAF)

White & Case LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Job summary

White & Case LLP in New York City is seeking an Associate in Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance (EIPAF) with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience. The role involves supporting complex project financings across energy, transportation, real estate and public infrastructure, under partner supervision.

You will conduct in-depth legal research, draft filings, and contribute to negotiations while coordinating timelines and working with senior lawyers.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with senior lawyers.
• Experience handling complex transactions in energy, infrastructure or project finance preferred.
• Ability to manage timelines and co-ordinate junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Supports in transaction preparation, including research, filings, and drafting term sheets and purchase agreements.
• Assists in developing transaction strategies by analyzing legal issues with senior lawyers.
• Supports in due diligence by reviewing financial statements, contracts and other documents.
• Coordinates various aspects of transaction processes and manages deadlines and procedural requirements.
• May coordinate work of junior team members and help coach colleagues.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Due diligence

Transaction coordination

Job description

Associate, Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance (EIPAF)

vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k)

Our Project Development and Finance Practice specializes in advising clients on the legal and financial aspects of large-scale infrastructure and development projects. Our practice provides comprehensive support through all stages of project development, including initial planning, financing, construction and operation. Our team works with clients across various sectors such as energy, transportation, real estate and public infrastructure, offering expertise in structuring and negotiating project agreements, managing regulatory compliance and mitigating risks. We also assist clients in securing funding through various financial instruments and navigating complex financial transactions. By combining deep industry knowledge with a global perspective, our Project Development and Finance Practice helps clients successfully bring projects to fruition, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.

Roles at this level focus on handling legal tasks that require strong understanding of applicable laws related to Transactions specialisms. They represent clients (under the supervision of partners) with senior colleagues, providing essential support during negotiations. They conduct in-depth research and work with senior members of the team in resolving legal matters. Roles at this level may also provide substantial support with client management.

The roles and responsibilities of this job include:

• Supports in various aspects of transaction preparation, including conducting legal research, drafting filings, and other related documents such as term sheets and purchase agreements
• Assists in developing transactions strategies by analyzing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers
• Supports in due diligence process by reviewing and analyzing financial statements, contracts and other relevant documents
• Coordinates various aspects of transaction processes, manages timelines, and ensures that all necessary steps are completed efficiently
• Manages case files, organizing case materials and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met
• Works towards development of transactions legal skills and expertise in the field
• May co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team
• Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers
• Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification
• Experience handling complex legal tasks and contributing to the resolution of key legal matters
• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills
• Solid communication and collaboration skills

This role reports to

Partner

Equal Opportunities

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Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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