Lawyer, Projects

The role

That’s our commitment. This is your opportunity. 

Great opportunity to join our Projects team in Milan. You will be supporting senior lawyers and partners of the team which deals with a variety of projects, infrastructure and PPP transactions. 

The team represents public authorities, sponsors and equity investors in the procurement and development of project financed transactions both in Italy and, especially, abroad. The practice also includes the drafting and negotiation of tender documents for foreign public authorities, the drafting and negotiation of any contractual documentation for sponsors, EPC Contractors, O&M Contractors and equity investors during all phases of project financed transactions, JV agreements, Shareholders Agreement: from the procurement and tender phase to the award, structuring, financing and development of the relevant projects, including also the project component of M&A deals in the infrastructure sector.

The area of activity of the group encompasses a number of sectors including infrastructure (motorways, light rails&metro, airports, hospitals, schools) and renewable energy (waste to energy, biogas, biomass, battery storage, etc.). 

DLA Piper understands that you’re building a future, which is why we encourage you to reach your full potential. To explore the opportunities and choices that shape your individual career journey. Here, personal growth goes hand in hand with professional development. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal research and due diligence;
• Assistance in drafting legal opinions;
• Assistance in contract drafting;
• Analysis of contractual agreements and other legal documents;
• Full engagement and involvement in client matters.

ABOUT YOU 

• Italian qualified Lawyer with great academic results;
• We do not set up upper or lower limits of PQE for our vacancies, however we think that candidates having between 1 and 3 years’ experience are likely to have the right level of expertise to undertake the role;
• Solid background in Project and/or Project Finance matters gained preferably in a boutique or in a multipractice law firm;
• Thesis or academic path in projects is a plus, as well as previous experience in the sector;
• Excellent English and Italian language skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Personal commitment and learning attitude;
• Energetic and entrepreneurial mind-set;
• Motivated and team player. 

ABOUT US

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers and business service professionals located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Our global reach ensures that we can help businesses with their legal needs anywhere in the world. We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed. Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies, as well as government and public sector bodies.

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:

• Be Supportive – we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfully
• Be Collaborative – we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationships
• Be Bold – we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutions
• Be Exceptional – we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyone’s voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; that’s why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

HYBRID WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits and where relevant, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and work-related references.