Our Client
Our client is one of the leading global law firms with exceptional breadth of practice, deep industry knowledge and a global approach. They have over 50 offices internationally. They are looking for lawyers from New Zealand who wish to relocate to London.
Department Description
Our client’s Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects practice is one of the largest and broadest in the world.
Main Duties
Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:
Understanding of legal principles of own practice area, along with a working knowledge of other practice areas
Have project management responsibility, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards.
Stays aware of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions.
Client Focus
Have good working relationships with clients.
Have a good understanding of client, the sector and the associated risks and opportunities.
Actively works to develop and strengthen new client relationships.
Team Work
Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise.
Have strong relationships and profile amongst senior colleagues.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Commerciality
Understands the industry and market in which the practice team and clients operate.
Contributes to the management of the group/practice area by understanding the firm’s capabilities and business plan.
Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work
Understands the responsibility to give back to our communities.
Understands the value of a diverse workforce.
Your Profile
Our client seeks a lawyer with infrastructure, energy, resources and project finance experience, ideally 5+ PQE (or equivalent experience). The successful candidate will work primarily on a wide range of transactional and projects related work (including M&A, structured transactions and equity financings) in the infrastructure and energy transition space. Candidates should be at a leading City or US firm. It is essential that the candidate has a strong academic background (minimum 2.1 degree) with excellent written communication and drafting skills.
For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
Email: jonathan@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0891
Reference Code: 35789
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