Matt Voller

Wadkins Associates are assisting an established international firm in their search for a project finance lawyer to join their Singapore team.

You will be joining the project finance team, working on major infrastructure and energy projects as well as broader banking and finance work such as acquisition finance and leverage finance deals. The team is supportive and friendly, led by established partners who have a strong reputation within the industry. In this role you will be working closely with partners and have the opportunity to be involved in business development, having close contact with international clients.

You will be advising lenders, governments and sponsors across several sectors including energy, transport, and mining. This includes progressive work in renewable energy, energy transition and hydrogen projects, providing an exciting opportunity for a junior associate.

After speaking with the Partner’s, we have identified some key benefits of the role:

• Work: you will be joining a well-established team with the opportunity to be involved in progressive projects and business development, having direct contact with clients.
• Pay: the firm pay competitively, indicative of the high quality of work undertaken.
• Balance: The firm have a good attitude towards work/life balance, offering a supportive team environment.

Our client is looking for an England and Wales or Common law qualified junior solicitor, between NQ-3 PQE with a background in project finance or banking and finance work.

If this role is of interest to you, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Wadkins Associates are working with an elite international firm in their search for a Junior Energy Associate to join their Singapore team.

You will be joining the firm’s energy team, working across a range of fields including renewable energy projects, infrastructure, and oil & gas. This role involves a blend of M&A and project finance, providing an opportunity to explore work in both areas and develop a holistic expertise in the projects market. The team is well established in Singapore with a focus on work in Southeast Asia and have a reputation for undertaking high quality, complex deals.

After speaking with the Partners, we can provide some key highlights of the role:

• Blend of work: The work is a blend of M&A and project finance, allowing you to work a range of deals and expand your abilities in both areas.
• Elite work: The firm undertake some of the most complex and prestigious work in the market, providing you with an opportunity to work on first class deals.
• Pay: The firm pay at the high end of the market, indicative of the quality of work they undertake.

Our client is looking for a 1-3 PQE England & Wales or Australian qualified lawyer, with a background in either corporate M&A or project finance work.

If this role is of interest to you, or if you would like to discuss the market, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Wadkins Associates are supporting a US firm in their search for a junior project finance lawyer to join their Singapore team.

The work primarily focuses on renewable energy deals, with some work in conventional power and exposure to structured finance work. You will be involved in a range of renewable projects across Asia, spanning from wind farms to solar fields, to hydropower projects, working primarily with development banks and lenders.  You will be joining a tight-knit team, working closely with highly respected partners who are experts in this sector. The partners are friendly and engaging, and you will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders with a wealth of experience in renewable energy deals.

After speaking with the partners, we have identified some key benefits of the role:

• Salary: The salary is competitive, the firm pay at the higher end of the market, indicative of the quality of work they undertake.
• Area of work: The firm has extensive experience in renewables, offering an opportunity to develop a deep expertise within this area.
• Partners: you will be joining a small team, working closely with expert partners assisting them on deals.

Our client is looking for an England & Wales or Australian qualified solicitor with 1-3 years PQE. The ideal candidate will have a background in project finance and experience working with lenders.

If this role is of interest to you, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Wadkins Associates are supporting an elite firm with their search for an M&A Solicitor in Singapore.  

The firm are renowned for their top-quality work, taking on a broad range of M&A transactions. They are comprised of a small but collegiate team who are keen to expand with a junior associate. You will also work alongside a prominent partner within the field.   

You will be focused on broad Mergers and Acquisitions work, which consists of a blend of energy & natural resources work.   

After discussing the role with the partner, we have come up with some key advantages that accompany the role:  

• Competitive pay: The firm are recognised for their leading reputation and quality work that they produce, therefore offer a great renumeration package. The firm offer Magic Circle rate pay in reward for your work.   
• Broad, elite work: This role is ideal for an individual who is keen to explore a breadth of M&A transactions. You will have exposure to sectors such as energy & natural resources, financial markets and technology.  
• Supportive environment: Our client prides themselves on their collaborative work environment, with a smaller team meaning that you be able to develop supportive relationships with your colleagues.  

The firm are looking for an England & Wales or Australian qualified lawyer between 1-3 years PQE. Private equity or venture capital experience is welcome but not necessary.   

If you believe you would be suitable for this role, or if you are curious about current market conditions, please do not hesitate to get in contact.   

Wadkins Associates are working with an outstanding international firm with a highly recognised energy team to help them to find a Junior M&A Associate in Singapore. The firm are regarded highly in the space for their dedication to the energy sector, having expanded across the APAC region to meet industry needs. They are an established firm with expertise across projects and M&A, led by expert partners in their fields.

The work will focus on a breadth of cross-border M&A deals across a range of sectors. This role is suitable for a junior M&A solicitor who is keen to work on elite, industry leading deals and develop their skills.

After discussing the role in detail, we have worked with the client to pick out some key benefits of joining the team: 

• Elite energy firm: The firm are expanding and are recognised for executing complex and well publicised deals.   
• Rounded role: You will be exposed to a breadth of work, enabling you to develop your industry knowledge on a daily basis.  
• Good corporate culture: The team are renowned for being pleasant to work with and are receptive to client needs. Become part of a supportive, compassionate team.  

The client are seeking a junior lawyer with a PQE between 1-3 PQE. Both England & Wales and Singaporean qualified lawyers will be considered for this role. Energy experience or VC experience would be useful. Chinese language fluency would be an advantage.  

If you believe you have the right background necessary for this role, we would be keen to pick up a discussion with you.   

Wadkins Associates are working with an elite firm to assist in their search for a banking & finance lawyer to join their Singapore team.

You will be joining the firms Banking & Finance team, a group known for their excellent team culture and home to market leading partners. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple partners, undertaking a variety of transactional work spanning across acquisition, structured and leverage finance as well as work in the project finance space. The firm has an expansive international clientele, you will be working with development banks, private equity funds and lenders on high quality deals.

After speaking with the partners, we have identified some benefits of the role:

• Pay: The firm pay at the top end of the market, in line with Magic circle salaries.
• Quality of work: This is a premier firm working on elite, varied and highly publicised transactional work.
• Partners: You will have the opportunity to work with multiple leading partners across a range of financial deals.

Our client is looking for an England & Wales qualified solicitor with 1-4 years PQE, or equivalent Singapore qualified lawyer.

If this role is of interest to you. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Wadkins Associates are working with an established international firm in their search for an LNG project development lawyer to join their Singapore team.

This elite international firm are well known for their prestigious energy practice, undertaking large, high value and complex projects on a global scale. The firm have a broad international clientele, working with trading companies, energy corporations and project developers. You will be working alongside market leading partners, expanding your expertise in this thriving sector, supported by the firm to grow and develop within the team. You will be working on acquisition, structuring and development of projects. The work requires a familiarity with drafting contracts, ranging from shareholder agreements to commercial contracts as well as PPA and EPC contracts.

After speaking with the Partners, we have identified some key benefits of the role:

• Pay: The firm pay very well in the market, indicative of the quality of work undertaken.
• Firm Culture: The firm are well known for their friendly culture, supporting associates to develop within the team and progress their career.
• Quality of work: This is an elite firm undertaking some of the largest and most prestigious projects within the fast growing energy market.

Our client is looking for a 1-3 PQE England & Wales qualified solicitor with experience in project development and contract drafting.

If this role is of interest to you, or if you would like to discuss the market in general, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Wadkins Associates are collaborating with a highly regarded firm in aid of their search for a Mid Level to Senior Project Development Lawyer in Singapore. We have placed within this team in the past, and therefore are in an advantageous position to provide you with support on your potential transition.  

They are widely recognised in the space for their sophisticated work within project development and project finance and are searching for a quality Project Development Solicitor to join their team. The work will focus within the Energy & Infrastructure sector, with specific emphasis on the documentation side of project work. You will be exposed to the likes of conventional power, renewables, EPCs, PPAs and offtake agreements. There will be some project finance work in addition to this, however most of your workload will focus within project development.  

After in-depth discussion with the partners, we have picked out some advantages of joining their team: 

• Top tier work: Expect nothing but high-quality work within this team, as they are recognised for picking up the best and highly publicised Project work in the market while working for elite clients. 
• Work with long established partners: Join a team full of award-winning partners, who will enhance your working experience with their support.  
• Great work environment: This team value a collegiate working environment and have a great record for staff retention. 

They are searching for an England and Wales qualified lawyer, with a PQE range between 4 and 5 years. They are also willing to consider Singapore qualified solicitors who have a PQE of over six years.  

If you believe yourself to be a suitable Project Development Associate, or if you are curious about the current developments in the market, please do not hesitate to get in touch.