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Senior Associate/Associate, Project Finance

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In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
Advise lenders and sponsors on project, corporate, acquisition, syndicated, and bilateral financings, particularly in energy infrastructure and resources. Support transaction closings, coordinate global internal teams, manage external local counsel, address cross-border legal issues, and provide timely advice. Senior Associates also manage small teams. The role requires Australian or common-law admission, 2–7 years’ post-qualified experience, strong finance-law knowledge, organization, teamwork, and deadline management.
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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.

Our Australian Project Development and Finance team is well-recognised for its breadth of experience and industry knowledge. The team has advised both public and private sector clients, including project sponsors and lenders, across a vast range of industry groups, delivering flexible and innovative financing solutions that give our clients the edge in today's changing marketplace. We have particular expertise on-the-ground in Australia working with sponsors and lenders on complex, multisource projects to successfully develop "bankable" structures.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting for top tier lenders and sponsors in connection with project, corporate and acquisition financing mandates in the energy infrastructure and resources sectors.

  • Assist the closure of project, corporate and acquisition financing transactions.

  • Supporting the coordination of internal teams across the White & Case global offices to achieve closure of project, corporate and acquisition financing transactions.

  • Managing external counsels in respect of local jurisdiction legal issues to achieve closure of project, corporate and acquisition financing transactions.

  • Managing small teams to provide timely assistance/advice to White & Case top tier lender and sponsor clients (if Senior Associate)

Qualifications and experience required:

  • Admission in Australia or Common Law jurisdiction

  • PQE 2-7

  • Experience in general banking finance, broad exposure preferable consisting of a combination of, project, corporate and acquisition finance, syndicated and bilateral financings (both secured and unsecured)

  • A good knowledge of international finance law and the analytical skill to navigate the contractual intricacies of complex, cross-border transactions.

  • Highly organized and deadline focused.

  • Adept at managing multiple work streams and delivering flawless work within short timeframes.

  • Collaborative and works well as part of a team.

  • Builds strong professional relationships with colleagues, clients and outside parties.

  • Self-motivated and proactive.

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Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating a fair workplace and encourage applications from all ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, genders, sexual orientations, as well as people who have family or carer responsibilities. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

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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Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.

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