We are seeking a Junior Associate to join our Project Finance practice, with a focus on Indonesia-related transactions. This role is suited to a lawyer with experience working on project finance matters, including the negotiation of both financing documents and core project documents, who is comfortable engaging with Indonesian clients and transaction counterparts.
The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior associates on cross-border project finance transactions across sectors, supporting transaction execution from development through financial close.
Responsibilities
Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of project finance documentation, including common terms agreement, facility agreements, security documents, and direct agreements
Support the review and negotiation of project documents, such as Power Purchase Agreements, EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and other key commercial contracts
Conduct legal analysis and due diligence relating to project structures, risk allocation, and regulatory considerations
Support transaction management on cross-border project finance matters involving Indonesia, including coordination with local counsel and other advisors
Liaise with Indonesian clients, sponsors, lenders, and counterparties on transaction matters
Provide practical and commercially focused support to senior lawyers on live transactions
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in project finance or energy/infrastructure finance
Experience drafting and negotiating finance documents and project documents
Familiarity with the Indonesian market and cross-border transactions involving Indonesian projects or sponsors
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, transaction-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience advising on Indonesia-related project finance transactions
Working understanding of Bahasa Indonesia (spoken and/or written)
Experience coordinating with Indonesian counsel on regulatory and project-specific matters
Experience in an international or regional law firm environment
About Us
Orrick is a global law firm with a leading Energy & Infrastructure practice. Our Singapore office is a key hub for the firm’s Asia-Pacific project finance work, advising sponsors, lenders, and developers on complex, cross-border transactions across Southeast Asia and beyond. The team is known for its collaborative approach, strong regional expertise, and involvement in market-leading energy and infrastructure projects, including renewables, power, and other critical infrastructure.
As part of our regional growth strategy, we are actively investing in and building our Indonesia project finance practice from Singapore. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to this growth, work closely with the team on Indonesia-focused matters, and develop deep expertise in one of Southeast Asia’s most active and evolving infrastructure markets.