Counsel - M&A/Project Finance

Company: Carolina Legal Staffing
Location: Durham
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

COUNSEL This is a full-time position to fill an immediate need in Durham, North Carolina. The client is expanding its legal department and is looking for a corporate lawyer with 3-6 years of experience working in the energy sector in the areas of domestic and cross-border project development and project finance, private equity and M&A to join the firm in the role of Counsel. The primary focus of the role is to serve as the line counsel to the firm's project teams in connection with the negotiation of joint venture arrangements, off-take and supply agreements, collaboration agreements, and other transactional matters, and also will entail working with outside counsel. Qualified applicants should possess the following capabilities or characteristics: Extensive background and training in the areas of practice identified above. Strong professional leadership and team building capabilities. Strong analytical and management skills.A minimum of 3-6 years in private practice at an AM LAW 100 firm or similar or in an in-house practice with the required focus. Experience with major energy projects a considerable plus. Experience with proprietary technologies and intellectual property management also a plus. Ability to assume increasing responsibilities and grow in position. An intellectually motivated and highly adaptable individual --- Candidates should be organized, enthusiastic learners, and self-starters. They should be motivated to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment --- Comfortable in managing execution risk on fast-moving timetables and in uncertain situations. --- Ability to advocate for concepts he/she believes in and have the ability to clearly and concisely convey the value of results to colleagues and management. --- Exhibits clear intellectual honesty and strong technical proficiency, with a firm grasp of deal economics. --- Willingness to engage in global travel.

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