Project Attorney, DFC

Dexis • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Dexis is seeking a Project Attorney to support the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The attorney will advise on legal and policy aspects of DFC's equity investment program and support complex international transactions. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.
• Current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after admission to the bar.
• At least four years of specialized experience directly related to the position.
• At least two years of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.
• Experience advising on legal and policy matters involving direct equity and/or private equity fund investments while negotiating and documenting transactions for projects in emerging markets, directly or through supervision of outside counsel.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret Security clearance, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Structure, diligence, negotiate, and document complex, multi-million-dollar international debt and/or equity transactions, particularly large energy and infrastructure projects in power, critical minerals, telecommunications, oil and gas, transport, manufacturing, and service industries.
• Advise on potential transaction structures, including combinations of equity and debt (convertible or non-convertible) and other equity or quasi-equity instruments such as warrants.
• Support debt transactions involving limited-recourse project financings, structured and corporate financings, guarantees, security arrangements, and engineering and procurement agreements.
• Support equity and investment fund transactions involving direct equity, formation of investment funds or alternative or novel investment and co-investment structures, joint ventures, framework agreements, and specialized compacts or offtake arrangements with sovereign and non-sovereign actors.
• Serve as first chair in negotiations with borrowers, sponsors, investees, co-investors, general partners, multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, and commercial lenders.
• Manage disbursements, subscriptions, and/or capital calls, as applicable, and monitor and restructure existing transactions around the globe.
• Analyze foreign and international law issues and advise on corporate matters, collateral, intercreditor arrangements, shareholder rights, jurisdiction, dispute resolution, and DFC policy matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits.
• Company-paid vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement for employees enrolled in the Silver HRA medical plan.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and families.
• Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
• Personalized benefits enrollment, coverage, claims, and provider-finding support through the Employee Care Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree