Project Attorney, DFC

Dexis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA — employer-funded

Life and disability insurance

Supplemental insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and wellness resources

Benefits enrollment support

Job summary

Dexis seeks a Project Attorney to advise the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's Office of the General Counsel on legal and policy aspects of DFC's equity investment program.

The role involves structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex international debt and equity transactions across energy, infrastructure, and other sectors. The successful candidate will serve as first chair in negotiations, analyze cross-border regulatory issues, and manage disbursements, capital

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.B.
• Bar license to practice in a US state, DC, or Puerto Rico.
• At least five years of full-time professional legal experience after admission to the bar.
• Minimum five years of specialized experience, including four years at GS-14 level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Structure, diligence, negotiate and document complex multi-million-dollar international debt and/or equity transactions.
• Advise on transaction structures including equity, debt, and convertible instruments.
• Handle debt transactions: project financings, guarantees, security arrangements, and E&P agreements.
• Advise on equity and investment funds: direct equity, fund formation, joint ventures, and co-investment structures.
• Serve as first chair in negotiations with borrowers, sponsors, investees and lenders.
• Manage disbursements, subscriptions, capital calls, and restructures across transactions globally.
• Analyze foreign and international law issues affecting collateral, intercreditor arrangements, and shareholder rights.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Juris Doctor or LL.B.

Bar admission in US/DC/PR

5+ years of professional legal experience

4+ years of specialized experience at or above GS-14 level

Job description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About The Position

Dexis is seeking a Project Attorney to support to the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This position will advise on the legal and policy aspects of DFC's equity investment program.

Responsibilities

• Structure, diligence, negotiate and document complex, multi-million-dollar international debt and/or equity transactions, with a focus on large energy and infrastructure projects in the power, critical minerals, telecommunications, oil and gas, transport, and manufacturing and service industries.
• Advise on a range of possible transaction structures, including combinations of equity and debt (convertible or non-convertible) and other equity and quasi-equity instruments (e.g., warrants).
• For debt transactions: limited recourse project financings, structured and corporate financings, guarantees, security arrangements, and engineering and procurement agreements.
• For equity and investment funds transactions: the use of direct equity, formation of investment funds or alternative or novel investment and co-investment structures, joint ventures, framework agreements and/or specialized compacts or offtake arrangements with sovereign and non-sovereign actors.
• Serve as "first chair" in negotiations with borrowers, sponsors, investees, co-investors, general partners, multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, and commercial lenders.
• Manage disbursements, subscriptions and/or capital calls as applicable, and monitor and restructure existing transactions across the globe.
• Analyze foreign and international law issues, advise on corporate matters and issues relating to collateral, intercreditor arrangements, shareholder rights, jurisdiction, dispute resolution and DFC policy matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.
• A current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar.
• The minimum five-year work experience requirement includes at least four years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled.
• At least two of the four years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.
• Experience advising on legal and policy matters in the areas of investments in direct equity and/or private equity funds in the context of negotiating and documenting transactions for projects in emerging markets, whether directly or through the supervision of outside counsel.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and must have the ability obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret Security clearance, as applicable.

Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

Dexis Pay Range For This Role

$160,000—$185,000 USD

Benefits

Dexis offers benefits to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. The benefits outlined below are for full-time, US-based positions only. These benefits include:

• Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits.
• Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
• Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.