Job Description
The Role
To reinforce its energy and infrastructure team, Clifford Chance is currently looking for a public procurement lawyer with two to five years of experience.
Our global energy and infrastructure group is a multi-disciplinary team of highly-experienced lawyers who provide innovative legal advice on large infrastructure projects. In Brussels, we particularly focus on the grid and renewable energy sector (including offshore wind, grid connection assets, green hydrogen production and CCUS). On these projects, we often advise on public tenders and a range of public procurement law issues.
What you will be responsible for
You will provide legal services to our clients, with a focus on public procurement law and tendering of large infrastructure projects in the renewable energy sector.
You will have a key role in assisting clients to manage their key project risks through robust contract drafting. You will actively participate in workshop meetings with clients' project teams and assist these project teams in their negotiation meetings with prospective EPC contractors, co-project developers, etc. An essential part of your role will be to advise on the public procurement aspects of a tender so any previous experience in this area is certainly a plus.
You will amongst others deal with public procurement law and contracts with public law entities, energy law related matters or public law issues arising in connection with large infrastructure projects and corporate or real estate transactions more generally.
You will be part of a team of specialized lawyers and will continue to develop your expertise in all aspects of public and administrative law. You will work as an integrated team member with all other practices of our Belgian law group.
Qualifications
Your experience
You have successfully obtained a Belgian Master's degree in law and possibly an additional degree abroad. You have an excellent academic record, complemented by practical experience. You are fluent in English, French and Dutch.
You are an excellent communicator and have a genuine interest in large infrastructure projects and the renewable energy sector.
You have the drive to convince and the energy and analytical skills necessary to master complex matters.
We are looking for lawyers with two to five years of relevant experience
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities statement
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
Team
You will be working as part of a talented, friendly, and focused team in a diverse international environment in Brussels and an enviable network of close colleagues across the world.
How to apply
Please apply by uploading
- your CV
- cover letter
- official transcripts/scorecards for each year at law school
- description of your relevant professional experience (type of files, role and level of involvement, etc.)
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