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Guyanese Energy Fellowship
$112k-146k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
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White & Case LLP is Hiring a Guyanese Energy Fellowship Near Houston, TX
Firm SummaryWhite & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position SummaryWhite & Case’s Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance group in Houston is seeking candidates with experience in Guyanese law to be a part of our 2024-2025 Guyanese Energy Fellowship Program, with the opportunity to work with ExxonMobil, one of our premier energy industry clients. In addition to being based in White & Case’s Houston office, the Fellowship will also include a supervised secondment to ExxonMobil’s Houston campus. The Fellowship will run from September/October 2024 – May 2025.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with excellent academic credentials, significant personal achievements, and a strong commitment to the practice of law in a global and diverse environment who are interested in returning to work in Guyana post-fellowship. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of our core competencies, which include excellent judgment, client readiness, drive, initiative, and an entrepreneurial mindset. We are looking for those with the ability to work collaboratively in high pace, high stakes situations.
Project Finance Fellowship ProgramThe White & Case Guyanese Energy Fellowship Program is a world-class program that provides (i) Guyana-licensed attorneys currently practicing in Guyana or (ii) Guyana-licensed attorneys that are LL.M. graduates the opportunity to work on pioneering Guyanese matters as part of a global law firm. As a Guyanese Energy Fellow, you will participate in our nine-month program working with ExxonMobil and other clients in our Houston office. You will work with internationally recognized partners and practitioners on cutting-edge matters. You will gain valuable insight into what we do and what it means to represent clients involved in complex international commercial and investment matters by working with and observing our lawyers.
You will also receive feedback regarding your work over the course of the Fellowship, attend specialized training sessions and social events, and network with lawyers in other practice groups across the Americas. Upon completion of the Fellowship, you will become part of the global White & Case alumni program, which offers networking and business development opportunities throughout your career,
Application ProcessApplications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis. Please submit the following documents:
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits At White & CaseWhite & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
With lawyers operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position SummaryWhite & Case’s Energy, Infrastructure, Project and Asset Finance group in Houston is seeking candidates with experience in Guyanese law to be a part of our 2024-2025 Guyanese Energy Fellowship Program, with the opportunity to work with ExxonMobil, one of our premier energy industry clients. In addition to being based in White & Case’s Houston office, the Fellowship will also include a supervised secondment to ExxonMobil’s Houston campus. The Fellowship will run from September/October 2024 – May 2025.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with excellent academic credentials, significant personal achievements, and a strong commitment to the practice of law in a global and diverse environment who are interested in returning to work in Guyana post-fellowship. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of our core competencies, which include excellent judgment, client readiness, drive, initiative, and an entrepreneurial mindset. We are looking for those with the ability to work collaboratively in high pace, high stakes situations.
Project Finance Fellowship ProgramThe White & Case Guyanese Energy Fellowship Program is a world-class program that provides (i) Guyana-licensed attorneys currently practicing in Guyana or (ii) Guyana-licensed attorneys that are LL.M. graduates the opportunity to work on pioneering Guyanese matters as part of a global law firm. As a Guyanese Energy Fellow, you will participate in our nine-month program working with ExxonMobil and other clients in our Houston office. You will work with internationally recognized partners and practitioners on cutting-edge matters. You will gain valuable insight into what we do and what it means to represent clients involved in complex international commercial and investment matters by working with and observing our lawyers.
You will also receive feedback regarding your work over the course of the Fellowship, attend specialized training sessions and social events, and network with lawyers in other practice groups across the Americas. Upon completion of the Fellowship, you will become part of the global White & Case alumni program, which offers networking and business development opportunities throughout your career,
Application ProcessApplications will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis. Please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Résumé
- Law school transcripts
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership abilities
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com.
Benefits At White & CaseWhite & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$112k-146k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/12/2024
WEBSITE
whitecase.com
HEADQUARTERS
MANHATTAN, NY
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1901
CEO
HUGH VERRIER
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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