Project Finance Associate - Leading Global Law Firm 2-8 PQE

Our client

A leading progressive global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join their top-tier Projects and Energy Transition team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project finance lawyer to work on complex and innovative transactions across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Position Overview

In this role, you will play a key part in advising clients on project finance matters in the UK and internationally, focusing on emerging markets and the Middle East. You will work on diverse projects spanning the energy sources and technologies, including renewables, energy storage solutions like batteries, cutting-edge innovations such as green hydrogen, transitional energy systems, and conventional fossil fuels like oil and gas. You will also advise on various infrastructure projects, such as roads, rail, airports, ports, and social infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate facility agreements, common terms agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, and ancillary transaction documentation

• Advise on term sheets and debt structures

• Assist and supervise due diligence exercises

• Play a leading role in transaction management for regional and international transactions, including managing conditions precedent and liaising with local counsel in other jurisdictions

Requirements

• Post-qualification experience in project finance with a reputable law firm in London or internationally

• Experience advising clients within the infrastructure, energy transition, and oil and gas sectors on large and/or complex transactions

• Strong organisational skills and experience in transaction management

• Excellent academic track record

• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work

• Excellent client relationship skills and interest in taking an active role in business development activities

• Collaborative team player able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels

• Willingness to learn new skills and expand technical knowledge beyond core transactional skills

• Exceptional attention to detail, able to identify inconsistencies that indicate problems with work quality or misunderstanding of client needs

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