We are seeking an Associate to join our Projects/Project Finance practice in Singapore.

Our team is a tier 1 ranked projects team advising sponsors, lenders and investors on many of the most complex and innovative energy and infrastructure projects in the region. You will work predominantly on cross-border transactions across a diverse range of sectors including power and renewables, particularly offshore wind, energy transition, low-carbon fuel, battery mineral supply chain and digital assets such as towers, sub-sea cables, and data centres.

Skills and Experience Required

• Newly Qualified to 2 years' UK-equivalent PQE, with qualification in Singapore, England & Wales, or an equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Experience with project finance and power, energy, utilities and infrastructure projects.
• A working knowledge of general construction and operation contractual arrangements and internationally-used standard forms would be ideal.
• Experience advising on APLMA based loan agreements, finance documents and managing conditions precedent.
• Experience working with DFIs or ECAs is also welcome.
• Additional experience with other project documentation, such as power purchase agreements, offtake contracts, feedstock and fuel supply contracts, concession contracts, interface agreements and ancillary security documents would be beneficial.
• International experience and a forward-thinking outlook would also be valued.
• Strong drafting skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and can apply themself to preparing sophisticated and client friendly due diligence reports that focus on matters of particular importance to the relevant transaction.
• Able to apply themself to complex and intricate transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and that require a more creative approach.
• Communicates effectively on both a practical and intellectual level.
• Demonstrates a keenness to learn and expand their experience.
• An excellent team player.
• Strong academic background.
• Possesses strong organisational and transaction management skills and the willingness to drive a complex and time-critical transaction to a successful and timely outcome.