Junior Associate (m/w/d) Project Development (Energy, Infrastructure, Project Development and Finance) White & Case LLP

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Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level? At White & Case, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your professional path in a dynamic, international setting. Join a global network of top-tier professionals who drive innovation and deliver outstanding results for leading clients—and for each other.

We are a leading international law firm with a significant presence in Hamburg, advising clients across the full lifecycle of complex energy and infrastructure projects. Our Energy, Infrastructure, Project Development and Finance team acts for developers, sponsors, lenders, government bodies and multilateral institutions on some of the most high-profile and transformative transactions in the sector. As the energy transition accelerates, we are expanding our team to meet growing client demand.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and commercially minded junior associate with 2-4 years’ practical experience to join our Hamburg-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven lawyer to join a practice at the cutting edge of the global energy transition, working on cross-border mandates with a highly regarded and collegial team.

The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of matters, including the development and structuring of energy and decarbonisation projects, commercial contracting, and project finance transactions across international markets with a particular focus on the EMEA region. The key responsibilities of the position include:

• advising developers, sponsors, investors and lenders on the development of a variety of energy projects, including offshore and onshore wind, solar, green hydrogen, battery storage, sustainable aviation fuel, e-fuels, carbon capture and storage, as well as traditional oil and gas and petrochemicals projects, and related infrastructure (including terminals, ports, storage and transmission);
• drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of project development and commercial contracts, including development agreements, EPC and O&M contracts, supply agreements, offtake arrangements and joint venture agreements;
• supporting on project finance transactions by preparing bankable project documentation and conducting lender due diligence;
• advising on contractual risk allocation, regulatory considerations and project structuring across multiple jurisdictions;
• liaising directly with clients, counterparties and local counsel on cross-border transactions; and
• contributing to business development initiatives, including client briefings, pitches and knowledge management.

Your Profile

Do you have strong commercial fundamentals and an entrepreneurial mindset? Are you passionate about the energy transition? Are you US, English, Australian or common law qualified? Are you fluent in English, a strong team player, and willing to travel? Then join our international, forward-thinking team!

Our Offer

• A high-quality, international practice at the forefront of the energy transition
• Exposure to landmark and complex cross-border transactions from an early stage of your career
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs
• Individuality, autonomy, and personalized mentoring
• Opportunities for personal, professional, and global development
• A culture of appreciation and strong team spirit
• Flexible and remote working options
• Opportunities for international secondments, client placements, and participation in national and international pro bono projects

About White & Case

With more than 2,600 lawyers in 43 offices across 29 countries, White & Case is a leading international law firm, combining local expertise with global perspective. Our extensive network delivers business law expertise worldwide.

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