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.

Roles at this level focus on handling legal tasks that require strong understanding of applicable laws related to Transactions specialisms. They represent clients (under the supervision of partners) with senior colleagues, providing essential support during negotiations. They conduct in-depth research and work with senior members of the team in resolving legal matters. Roles at this level may also provide substantial support with client management.

The roles and responsibilities of this job include:

• Supports in various aspects of transaction preparation, including conducting legal research, drafting filings, and other related documents such as term sheets and purchase agreements

• Assists in developing transactions strategies by analyzing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers

• Supports in due diligence process by reviewing and analyzing financial statements, contracts and other relevant documents

• Coordinates various aspects of transaction processes, manages timelines, and ensures that all necessary steps are completed efficiently

• Manages case files, organizing case materials and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met

• Works towards development of transactions legal skills and expertise in the field

• May co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team

• Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers

• Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification

• Experience handling complex legal tasks and contributing to the resolution of key legal matters

• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills

• Solid communication and collaboration skills

This role reports to

Partner

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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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Location: Madrid

Time Type: Full time