Associate, Agency Lender

White & Case LLP•Washington, DC

10d•$310,000 - $390,000•Onsite

About The Position

White & Case’s Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance Group advises sponsors and developers on complex project goals across sectors and jurisdictions. Associates handle significant contractual work and support financing and project development work streams, collaborating with practitioners and colleagues from M&A, Capital Markets, and Regulatory & Compliance. The work involves major, high-profile transactions and requires flexibility as workloads fluctuate. The firm is seeking midlevel associates with domestic and international Agency Lender experience for its Washington, DC office. The role calls for excellent legal knowledge, intellectual curiosity, analytical and drafting ability, organization, deadline management, communication, teamwork, patience, focus, and initiative. The position reports to a Partner.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience.
Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity; creative thinking.
Commercial and business awareness.
Ability to see the big picture.
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
Strong time management skills and ability to stay calm under pressure while juggling multiple projects.
Excellent drafting skills.
Motivation for professional growth.
Strong professional presence.
Client-service focus.
Team-oriented approach.
Strong judgment.
Proactive, resourceful, and takes initiative.
Long-term interest in business law.
Good understanding of key risks and issues in cross-border transactions.

Nice To Haves

International experience.
Fluency in other languages pertinent to the firm’s work.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate credit facilities and related financing documentation, including security agreements, accounts agreements, and intercreditor arrangements.
Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale, procurement, project development, construction, joint venture, supply, and offtake agreements.
Counsel clients on joint ventures, private equity investments, and strategic transactions for public and private companies in industries related to the practice.
Manage deal teams and processes across practice areas and geographic locations.
Solve legal problems relating to heavily regulated industries.
Manage and conduct due diligence.
Conduct brief or complex research and draft memoranda, depending on client needs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, and other transactional legal teams.
Exercise good judgment in internal and external written and verbal communications.
Provide direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the day-to-day provision of legal services to international and domestic clients.
Mentor and train junior team members and participate in continuing education classes and client development initiatives.