Construction and Energy Projects Lawyer

5 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Pinsent Masons Full time

Construction and Energy Projects Lawyer

Brief

We are currently looking to recruit an Associate Lawyer with around 4-8 years PQE to join the Finance and Projects team of Pinsent Masons LLP in Johannesburg.

Background

The role sits within the Finance & Projects team based in the Johannesburg office. The team is predominantly active in energy sector projects. Of key importance to the role is the ability to navigate around project agreements, and in particular power purchase agreements, construction contracts and operation and maintenance agreements. The practice also advises clients on PPP projects in South Africa and Africa more broadly, as well as representing funders and financiers in infrastructure projects in Africa. Infrastructure projects lawyer Claire Barclay, energy finance specialist Apicksha Patel and local and international projects expert Jurg van Dyk are all key members of the department. Legal director Emma Dempster joined the team from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr in April 2021.

Testimonials from Legal 500

‘Great people and expertise.’

‘Very knowledgeable in Project Finance deals.’

‘A good ability to see the bigger picture, they also retain a professional and ethical approach, not being swayed by unrealistic client demands, or commercial influences on the deal or project.’

The Candidate Required

This is a dynamic team where every team member can make his or her own mark. Associates are a key part of the team's structure and future development and are expected to take responsibility for leading and managing projects, developing and leading client relationships, contributing to the team's business development plans, and supporting the growth of more junior team members.

The role is wide-ranging and includes:

having excellent technical legal skills; supervising associates and junior lawyers in the team; leading and managing transactions; developing on-going relationships with the existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities; developing close working relationships as part of an international team; the opportunity to be involved in work on high profile projects and cross-border transactions on a global scale; contributing to our globally read Outlaw e-publication and external publications on topical issues and developments in our markets; taking an active role in our business development campaigns, the development of our innovative products and pitching for new work.

The successful candidates will:

have gained experience in a firm with an established energy and/or infrastructure practice; have experience of project development transactions from a commercial and/or finance perspective; demonstrate experience of acting in a leading role in key transactions, being a self-starter and taking responsibility for client service and of managing the transaction and the team; be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues; be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment; be receptive to different ways of working including strong project management skills; have interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role; have experience in business development activities including presenting seminars or training sessions to external parties.

What will we offer you?

the opportunity to join the market leading team, yet one that remains dynamic with the ambition to continue to grow in the region; a collaborative environment where colleagues work together across offices and countries to produce outstanding results for our clients; colleagues who are leading specialists in energy and infrastructure law and practice; a first class training and career development programme. Our training reflects our position as a market leader in energy and infrastructure. Our training will assist you to develop as a specialist with valuable sector knowledge and the ability to deliver "best of breed" services; the opportunity to be part of a team working on stand out high profile international, national and local assignments.

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