About this Project Attorney, DFC role at Dexis
Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
About the Position
Responsibilities
- Structure, diligence, negotiate and document complex, multi-million-dollar international debt and/or equity transactions, with a focus on large energy and infrastructure projects in the power, critical minerals, telecommunications, oil and gas, transport, and manufacturing and service industries.
- Advise on a range of possible transaction structures, including combinations of equity and debt (convertible or non-convertible) and other equity and quasi-equity instruments (e.g., warrants).
- For debt transactions: limited recourse project financings, structured and corporate financings, guarantees, security arrangements, and engineering and procurement agreements.
- For equity and investment funds transactions: the use of direct equity, formation of investment funds or alternative or novel investment and co-investment structures, joint ventures, framework agreements and/or specialized compacts or offtake arrangements with sovereign and non-sovereign actors.
- Serve as "first chair" in negotiations with borrowers, sponsors, investees, co-investors, general partners, multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, and commercial lenders.
- Manage disbursements, subscriptions and/or capital calls as applicable, and monitor and restructure existing transactions across the globe.
- Analyze foreign and international law issues, advise on corporate matters and issues relating to collateral, intercreditor arrangements, shareholder rights, jurisdiction, dispute resolution and DFC policy matters.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.
- A current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- At least five years of full-time professional legal experience gained after being admitted to the bar.
- The minimum five-year work experience requirement includes at least four years of specialized experience that is directly related to the position being filled.
- At least two of the four years of specialized experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of an attorney at the GS-14 level.
- Experience advising on legal and policy matters in the areas of investments in direct equity and/or private equity funds in the context of negotiating and documenting transactions for projects in emerging markets, whether directly or through the supervision of outside counsel.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and must have the ability obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret Security clearance, as applicable.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
