Project Finance Lawyer in Greater London

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented and commercially minded Project Finance Lawyer to join its expanding Energy Transition and Infrastructure practice. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most complex and high-profile projects across the UK and globally, with a strong emphasis on emerging markets and the Middle East.

The Team

Recognised as a top-tier practice, this team advises a global client base on market-shaping energy and infrastructure transactions. With a collaborative culture and a future-facing focus, the team is at the forefront of projects that span renewable energy, conventional power, oil & gas, and major infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

You will take a leading role in a variety of major transactions, including:

• Advising on project finance structures and negotiating key finance documents such as facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security packages
• Reviewing and advising on term sheets and capital structures
• Managing complex cross-border due diligence processes
• Coordinating transaction closing requirements, including conditions precedent and interactions with local counsel
• Supporting clients across the full project lifecycle from development through to financial close

Key Sectors

• Renewable energy (solar, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen)
• Transitional energy (gas-fired power, LNG)
• Oil & gas (upstream, midstream, downstream)
• Infrastructure (roads, rail, airports, ports, social infrastructure)

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years’ PQE with solid experience in project finance, ideally from a leading law firm
• Strong understanding of infrastructure and energy project structures and financing
• Experience advising sponsors, lenders, or government bodies on large-scale or cross-border deals
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills
• Ability to work across jurisdictions and manage client expectations with confidence
• Strong academic background and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• A team player with a collaborative approach and interest in business development

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English