X2 Senior Associates Banking and Finance

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Hogan Lovells Full time

Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here.

FIRM DESCRIPTION:
Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms. Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of our practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach. Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, Hogan Lovells has over 40 offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally. Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The economic climate has heightened both the risks and rewards involved in banking transactions. Finding the optimal deal structure and terms has never been so important. Our clients range from blue chip corporates and private equity sponsors to lending institutions that include banks, insurance companies, funds, and other financial institutions. Our core finance practice areas include leveraged and acquisition finance, funds lending, real estate finance, project finance, asset finance, syndicated lending, Islamic finance, and trade and commodity finance.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Technical Ability:

- Understanding of legal principles of own practice area, along with a working knowledge of other practice areas;
- Has project management responsibility, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards;
- Stays aware of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions;
- Undertakes training of junior colleagues in technical areas of knowledge and skill.

Client Focus:

- Has good working relationships with clients;
- Has a good understanding of client, the sector and the associated risks and opportunities;
- Actively works to develop and strengthen new client relationships.

Team Work and Interpersonal Skills:

- Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise, mentoring juniors colleagues in the team;
- Has strong relationships and profile amongst all colleagues;
- Ability to work effectively with others.

Firm Mindedness:

- Understands the industry and market in which the practice stream and clients operate;
- Contributes to the management of the group/practice area by understanding the areas of specialism, the firm’s capabilities and business plan;
- Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work;
- Understands the responsibility to give back to our communities;
- Understands the value of a diverse workforce;
- All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program.
- Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services._

We have an opening for a Banking and Finance Attorney in our Corporate and Finance Team.
- Experience gained within a top tier international firm is preferred.
- strong communication and analytical skills and a high level of commercial awareness;
- outstanding technical drafting abilities, being familiar with LMA style documents as well as more bespoke financing documents;
- strong technical legal skills and analytical and problem solving skills;
- extensive cross border transactional experience, ideally with an international firm;
- a solid understanding of project finance ideally in the energy sector;
- experience working with DFIs will be beneficial;
- an ability to work to deadlines, prioritising work and meeting conflicting demands on time;
- demonstrable abilities to build and grow relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team;
- a commercial appreciation of personal and team’s link to achieving financial targets (e.g. utilization, realization, work in progress);

Mental & Environmental / Legal Requirements:

- Dedicated to meeting and exceeding client/stakeholder expectations.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively in a high pressure environment with multiple stakeholders.
- An excellent team player; a highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving.
- An excellent team player; a highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude.
- Clear criminal record

Behavioral Competencies:

- Planning and Organizing
- Adapting and responding to change
- Delivering results and meeting business expectations
- Presenting and communicating (verbally and in writing)
- Working with others
- Delivering through others
- Dedicated to meeting and exceeding client/stakeholder expectations
- Additional Considerations:_
- Applicants must be South African citizens or have a valid South African work permit
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