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.
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.
- 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.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D.
- Current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a U.S. state, territory, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.
- At least five years of full-time professional legal experience after admission to the bar.
- At least four years of specialized experience directly related to the position.
- At least two years of specialized experience at a difficulty and responsibility level equivalent to a GS-14 attorney.
- Experience advising on legal and policy matters involving direct equity and/or private equity fund investments in emerging-market projects.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret security clearance, as applicable.
What We Do
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world. We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth. Our staff of over 500 full-time employees maintain an active presence across 80 countries. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS) makes us a reliable partner with our clients. Established in 2001, Dexis has grown at double-digit rates for over a decade and is now a solidly middle-market company, a feat demonstrated by 2.5% of small government services firms. Dexis’ agile, digital-forward workforce and robust business platforms ensure adaptive management is built into everything we do. As a minority-owned company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as the foundation of our corporate culture. Women make up seventy percent of staff and half of our executive leadership team. Forty percent of our staff and leadership team are from minority or historically under-represented communities. We are an active member of the communities where we work and provide matching donations to employee-driven social causes. Our employees have top ranked Dexis in Glassdoor as a company with the best growth prospects among its peers.
