Associate, Project Development and Finance

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.

The opportunity

We are currently looking for an Associate to join the Project Development and Finance practice in our Singapore office.

We are looking for a midlevel Associate who has good judgment, excellent analytical skills and experience in major projects and infrastructure, particularly in the oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals and renewables sectors. This Associate will have the necessary skill to undertake a range of documentation and communication tasks to drive processes forward, as well as to manage a substantial amount of contractual work, drafting and negotiating commercial documents across the energy chain.

We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. The continued growth of the team will provide fantastic career progression opportunities. We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters, a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on the development, structuring and delivery of major energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals and renewable projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of project and commercial agreements that are commonly used in upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas projects,
• Drafting joint venture agreements and development agreements and working with the M&A team on large scale investments in the energy sector. operation and maintenance agreements.
• Advise developers, sponsors and lenders on project development and project financing considerations.
• Support cross-border project development and project finance transactions,
• Identify, assess and communicate legal, commercial and execution risks, providing clear and pragmatic advice to clients.
• Manage multiple workstreams, prepare high-quality transaction documentation and drive matters forward within demanding deadlines.
• Coordinate with colleagues across White & Case’s global network and work effectively with clients, counterparties, technical advisers and other external parties.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior lawyers and trainees, including through effective delegation, clear instructions and review of work product to pro-mote high-quality delivery and professional development.

Skills and attributes

• Admission in the US, Australia, England & Wales, Hong Kong or Singapore.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience gained at an international law firm with a top-tier project development and finance practice.
• Experience in major projects and infrastructure, particularly in the oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals and renewables sectors.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong professional presence and client focus.
• Highly organized and deadline-focused.
• Adept at managing multiple workstreams and delivering high-quality work within short timeframes.
• Personable, collaborative and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Adept at building professional relationships with colleagues, clients and external parties.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

This role reports to

Partner

Equal Opportunities

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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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Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise.

Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work.

What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm. Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work.

Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.