Projects Associate (Mid-senior)

Herbert Smith LLP

The Opportunity: Key internal relationships Supervising lawyer, group partners and senior lawyers, associates/solicitors, trainees/graduate solicitors, business development staff, secretarial staff, paralegals Key external relationships Clients, university and law school peers, other firms Primary objectives Contribute to excellent client service and perform fee-earning work, both under supervision and supervising juniors. Make an effective contribution to the firm’s work by aiming to meet and exceed target hours. Build on legal and commercial knowledge in chosen practice area. Begin cultivating relationships with current client contacts where possible and in some instances, be a direct point of contact. Key responsibilities Role-specific • Advising a range of corporations operating in the energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as global financial institutions • Involvement in project development transactions for both borrowers and lenders in large scale energy and infrastructure projects • Leading and negotiating transactions, assisting and supervising more junior associates and trainees • Building relationships with clients, identifying and acting on opportunities Plan, prioritise and delegate work tasks as appropriate and update supervising partner on progress. Build client relationships - provide excellent client service and prompt responses and progress updates to the client. Support the firm and others - build effective relationships with individuals and groups in other departments and offices; uphold the firm’s values; and assist with the preparation of legal precedents, legal articles, marketing documents and presentations. Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation.
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Energy
Specialties
Project Finance, Project Development, Infrastructure
Experience
3 to 8 years
Type
Law Firm