Project Development Lawyer Job at Douglas Scott (Dubai)

Project Finance Lawyer

Mid/senior associate project finance lawyer role in a top-tier international law...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai

Salary:

130000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Common Law qualified
4-7 PQE
strong project finance experience
mix of project development and financing considered

Job Responsibility

Advising sponsors and lenders on energy and infrastructure projects (oil & gas, renewable energy, power, mining & petrochemicals) throughout the Middle East and beyond

Fulltime

Knowledge Development Lawyer - Corporate

The Corporate Knowledge Development Lawyer will provide support to the team in t...

Location

United Kingdom , Flexible

Salary:

Not provided

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ideally, you would currently be a fee earner with at least 8+ years PQE at an equally reputable firm with a keen interest in transitioning into a Knowledge Lawyer/PSL role
Technical experience handing high quality corporate work is essential
A solid understanding of and interest in knowledge management
The ability to digest, analyse and succinctly communicate complex issues with clarity to both internal and external clients
Commercial awareness and enthusiasm about business development
First class drafting and communication skills
Experience developing and delivering client and / or in-house training
Highly IT literate, confident user of MS Office and legal and business information systems with experience of SharePoint or similar platforms
Interest in or experience of legal technology, including document automation, AI based tools, e-signatures (e.g. Docusign) and extranet sites (e.g. HighQ Collaborate)
The ability to respond promptly to requests for work including research, expertise, training materials and other information

Job Responsibility

Working closely with and providing guidance to the Corporate senior leadership team to develop practice and sector-specific knowledge
Keeping on top of all changes to legislation and case law that might affect the teams work for clients and disseminating these to the team through updates and training
Supporting the fee earners’ client work with technical legal knowhow, tactical advice and practical application of the law to their matter
Developing and keeping updated team know-how resources such as precedents and checklists (in respect of best practice and changes of law)
Supporting and driving business development initiatives including the launch of products to market for clients
Liaising with fee earners and contributing as required to the production of articles, case studies, briefings, newsletters or other materials for circulation to clients or to be published
Keeping the team up to date on competitors’ offerings and assisting in research required by the team for client delivery and new client opportunities
Identifying training priorities and undertaking relevant training sessions with the team on changes to law, practice and precedents
Identifying and arranging internal and external speakers to deliver specialist training topics
Identify business and client needs for legal technology or other tools to provide cost-effective solutions

What we offer

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work
We’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it

Fulltime

Senior Energy & Infrastructure Lawyer

My client are a Top Tier multinational law firm who are looking to add to their ...

Location

United Kingdom , Greater London

Salary:

150000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years post qualification experience working in a team that focuses on transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors

Job Responsibility

Working with various investors, developers, energy companies, lenders and project owners on an array of cross border matters which include oil & gas, renewable energy, power, social & public infrastructure projects in the UK and beyond
Project development, financing and M&A work alongside the firm’s various international offices

Fulltime

Marketing & Business Development Coordinator - Legal Directory Submissions

The Marketing & Business Development Coordinator – Legal Directory Submissions i...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced in managing marketing and business development initiatives to deliver positive results
Preferably worked in a highly entrepreneurial / start up environment
Demonstrable ability to think creatively and innovatively, and to develop new ways of doing things
Strong marketing skills and a demonstrable understanding of the submission process within a law firm / professional services setting
Excellent written communication and project management skills
Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail
Demonstrable ability to understand the fundamentals of how technology, process and data analytics are combining to deliver new legal products and services
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative team
Ability to inspire confidence in others
Self-motivated and proactive

Job Responsibility

Maintain, update and track deadlines, new submissions, changes in guidelines and other relevant communications for legal directories
Track rankings results from year to year, produce comparison charts and conduct research on competitors
Collaborate with business development team members to prepare initial submission drafts and lead on the entire submission lifecycle
Lead and implement on submission strategy with partners and business development team members
Contribute and lead on key submission processes at the firm
Maintain and update awards, accolades and editorial commentary for all legal directory guides
Update referee in Dynamics (CRM system) usage year to year for Chambers and Legal500 directories
Coordinate with BD members re lawyer communications with client references
Coordinate interviews between the researchers and partners and compile talking points
Coordinate with communications team to prepare and post press releases and website announcements for the firm’s directory rankings and awards successes

Proposal Executive

As an important member of the firm’s Marketing & Business Development Department...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional services experience ideal
Experience in a corporate environment considered
Excellent writing and organisational skills
Ability to deal professionally with internal and external clients
Ability to effectively communicate with lawyers, management, staff and clients
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships
Proven project management, organisational, and planning skills
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure with flexibility
Ability to work flexible schedule with overtime as needed up to ten (10) hours per week

Job Responsibility

Prepare responses to client Requests for Proposals and Information
Write and proofread specific sections of submissions
Provide training on internal pitch process to new starters
Analyse solicitation requirements and prepare proposal plans
Network with internal subject matter experts to adapt content
Collaborate with team to develop pursuit win strategies and produce proposals
Craft new content such as custom cover letters and executive summaries
Coordinate with other Marketing team members
Work with other firm departments to prepare responses
Research prospective clients and opportunities

Fulltime

Projects Associate

The role involves working in an elite international law firm's Dubai office, foc...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai

Salary:

150000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Common law qualified lawyer with upwards of 5 PQE
Broad range of project development experience (in particular EPC contracts)

Fulltime

Senior Construction and Project Manager

We’re looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial Senior Construction and Projec...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Mileway

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Standout technical track record (+10 years)
Experience carrying urban logistics and industrial development projects from end to end
Relevant experience on construction sites covering all phases of planning and execution
Competence to build successful organisational capability
Outstanding coaching, planning, organisation and communication skills
Analytical skills
Ability to work under pressure in a challenging and proactive environment
Being a planner but also hands on
A network of trusted construction and project management companies, sub-contractors, suppliers, lawyers and technical consultants
Excellent negotiation skills

Job Responsibility

Manage a high volume of Development projects
Technical project management, advising on technical CapEx investments
Support local development and CapEx strategies with a focus on permitting, compliance and cost
Help ensure that commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit and actively seek to improve processes and procedures
Manage the project administration process
Represent technical project management for all of Mileway’s regional assets in UK
Work closely with third-party property managers to create multiple-year maintenance plan
Take care of tendering and project control and planned maintenance
Keep detailed records of all transactions with suppliers on a project basis
Draft and guide transformations of real estate (redevelopments)

What we offer

In-house learning & development program
State-of-the-art technology package

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Project Finance

This is a pivotal role for a senior legal professional, primarily focused on Pro...

Location

United States

Salary:

189184.09 - 252245.45 USD / Year

Sunrun

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. Degree from an accredited law school
Active Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
Minimum of 8-10+ years of dedicated, high-level experience practicing law, with a primary focus on Project Finance and Development, preferably with experience in a leading law firm's Project Finance and Development group and as senior in-house counsel for a major renewable energy developer or fund
Mastery-level expertise in distributed renewable energy (ideally residential solar and storage) transactions, including expertise in portfolio financing structures and associated consumer finance regulatory aspects
Proven ability to independently drive numerous complex, high-value transactions from term sheet to closing under tight deadlines
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and decisively to executive leadership
Ability to perform normal office duties
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, and determine the accuracy of work
Ability to interact and participate in meetings

Job Responsibility

Strategic Transaction Leadership (Project Finance): Serve as a primary in-house legal driver for the structuring, negotiation, and closing of complex project financing transactions, including back-leverage debt, term debt, and subordinated debt, asset-backed securitizations, and tax equity and ITC transfer transactions that are structured as large portfolio financings of distributed generation assets
Independently draft, review, and negotiate all core tax equity and ITC transfer transaction documentation, including partnership LLCAs, purchase agreements, and ITC transfer agreements, and support external counsel in drafting debt and ABS documentation
Manage corporate approvals and disclosures related to project financing transactions, including drafting resolutions, operating agreements, and affiliate agreements, and coordinating with executive and board stakeholders for transaction approvals
Oversee and direct the legal due diligence process, closely working with other legal and business teams to respond to investor questions, including KYC, corporate, and consumer protection compliance due diligence
Advise on the implementation and impact of federal legislation (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act and The One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on project finance transactions, including coordinating closely with external tax counsel and the business to implement such legislation and regulations related to project finance transactions (e.g., transferability, ITC adders, FEOC provisions)
High-Level Project Development and Commercial Contracts: Provide strategic direction in the drafting and negotiation of primary project agreements critical to the business, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, installation and sales partnership agreements, distributed power plant (DPP) agreements, lead generation agreements, operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements, and long-term equipment supply agreements
Serve as the legal lead in working with Sunrun’s installation and sales partners on commercial agreements related to sales and installation partnerships
Function as the ultimate internal expert on matters related to our construction and sales partners, seeking appropriate input to ensure contracts are fully bankable
Autonomous Collaboration and External Management: Operate autonomously as a legal and strategic resource to non-lawyer business partners, including the Project Finance, Business Development, Installation and Sales Partnerships, and Operations teams, providing practical, high-impact, and solution-oriented legal advice
Manage and oversee outside counsel with little direction, driving efficient utilization and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery across multiple simultaneous, complex transactions

What we offer

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Plan + Company Match
Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacations/Holidays
Paid Baby Bonding Leave
Employee Discounts
PowerU - 100% Funded Education Programs
Employee Donation Matching

Fulltime

Select Country

Project Development Lawyer

Job Description

Job Responsibility

Requirements

Nice to have

Looking for more opportunities?