Manager/Sr. Manager - D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Legal Counsel) Manager/Sr. Manager - D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (Legal Counsel)
The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment and committed capital as of March 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.
We are looking for a talented transactional lawyer to join the DESRI team based at the firm’s office in Hyderabad, India. The candidate will be part of DESRI Legal & Compliance team and will regularly interact with the U.S. and Hyderabad-based teams, as well as external parties. The candidate will be part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects within a fast-paced environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
You will be responsible for advising DESRI on general transactional matters and supporting a dynamic commercial team. In doing so, you will work with deal teams, asset managers, and attorneys in other offices of DESRI to respond to ongoing matters related to the portfolio, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating wide range of project contracts such as financing agreements, amendments to and consents under financing arrangements (including with debt, tax equity, and/or equity investors), EPC, O&M agreements, consultant agreements, services agreements, and other types of agreements to support various phases (including development, financing, construction, and operational) of our solar, wind, and storage projects. Additionally, you will also provide education and training on various topics, including the company’s legal policies and procedures, and assist in the training and development of the business teams by expanding their understanding of legal and compliance frameworks, trade-offs, and associated documentation.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Basic qualifications:
A Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in law with a proven record of academic achievement and 5 to 8 years of transactional experience, including managing deals, drafting, reviewing high value commercial agreements, and advising clients and financing parties directly
Well-developed analytical abilities, communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a deep interest in exploring and learning new areas of the law.
A keen sense of judgement and demonstrated ability to take initiative and collaborate with colleagues in support of highly complex transactions
Preferred qualifications:
Renewable energy experience.
Experience in U.S. contracts or cross border transactions with U.S. counterparties.
Interested candidates can apply through our website:
https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/MngSrMgrLglConslJul24
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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers
Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
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