Responsibilities :
This position requires split time between Houston and Saudi Arabia.
Work with partners on various cross-border projects, including (among others):
o Drafting, reviewing and commenting on various turn-key contracts (BOT, BOOT, BOO, BTO, EPC, DBFOM, etc.) and other project documents on behalf of employer, developers or contractors (as the case may be);
o Advising on construction matters, including FIDIC based construction projects;
o Advising clients on Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, including their application;
o Advising and drafting relevant documents on structuring SPV's, JV's and other forms of project companies;
o Negotiating all of the above with counter-parties, banks and other stakeholders.
o Advise, draft and negotiate various corporate/commercial matters, including but not limited to DD reports, SHA's, SPA's, MoA's, Bylaws, Operating Agreements;
o Advise on the cross-border manufacturing, sale and services related to oil and gas products and projects – including drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating offtake contracts, drilling contracts, supplier agreements, vendor agreements, agencies, distributorships, and other project documents;
o Provide support to Partners with local legal matters;
o Travel as and when necessary (internationally or domestically) to meet with clients and firm attorneys in other offices;
o Research various local and international laws as required for each instance;
o Assist the dispute resolution team with claim reviews and case strategy related to project and construction disputes;or fintech matters
o Assist with cross-border deal structuring negotiations; and
o Other similar matters.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
- A Juris Doctor from a US-accredited university;
- A member of a bar association within the United States, with preference to the Texas Bar Association;
- At least 2-5 years of post-qualification experience;
Mandatory Experience:
- Fintech
- Corporate/commercial transactions;
- Previous experience with cross-border transactions is preferred;
- Familiarity with US and Texas laws is required;
- Familiarity with LexusNexus, Practical Law and WestLaw is mandatory;
- Dynamic and self-motivated professional.