Junior Associate, Casablanca

Associate, Projects (Casablanca) About Ashurst Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit here . In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations. Team overview With over 100 partners across Europe, the Middle East, Australia and Asia, Ashurst is acknowledged as having one of the world's leading international corporate practices and has a reputation for sensible, cost-effective commercial advice. Our dedicated resources and infrastructure team, operates within the corporate practice and advises global corporates, financial institutions and governments operating in the sector on their most important and ground-breaking transactions. Our team is ranked Tier 1 by the most influential independent legal directories and is fully integrated with our disputes, tax, finance, competition, IP, IT, employment and pensions teams. An opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to join our resources and utilities team advising clients predominantly on mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures and project development. The team handle transactions with both domestic and international content including large, multi-jurisdictional deals and assist with structuring transactions to accommodate different international regulatory requirements. Job overview We are looking for an Associate with experience in corporate projects;

• Typical transaction responsibilities will include:
• negotiating sale and purchase agreements (asset and share) and ancillary transaction documentation;
• advising on joint venture and high value commercial agreements;
• assisting and supervising due diligence exercises; and

Essential skills and experience Post qualification experience in corporate projects and M&A with a reputable international law firm.

• Experience advising international clients within the transport and infrastructure sector.
• Good organisational skills and experience in transaction management.
• Excellent academic track record.
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
• Excellent client relationship skills and experience of business development.
• An enthusiastic team-player who can work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
• Willingness to learn new skills and expand technical knowledge beyond core transactional skills.
• Excellence in attention to detail, identifying inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or misunderstanding of client's needs.
• Fluent in Arabic, French and English; additional language skills are an advantage.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work? We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme. We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best. Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job