Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Lawyer

Job description

An excellent opportunity to join a leading, top-tier Projects team advising on major UK and international energy, transport and infrastructure transactions. This highly regarded practice acts for both Government and private sector clients across the full project lifecycle and is consistently recognised in the legal directories for its strength in infrastructure, rail, electricity (including renewables), oil & gas and PPP/PFI work.

This role offers exposure to headline-making projects, regulatory reform and complex transactions supporting the UK’s infrastructure growth and net zero ambitions. You will work alongside a collaborative cross-office team with opportunities for progression and international exposure.

The Role

• Advise on complex energy, transport and infrastructure projects
• Support and lead on project finance, PPP/PFI and transactional matters
• Draft and negotiate detailed contractual documentation
• Advise on risk allocation across multi-stakeholder projects
• Work with both public sector and private sector clients
• Contribute to business development and client relationship growth
• Collaborate across offices in the UK and internationally
• Opportunity for client secondments and cross-office experience

The work spans rail, airports, roads, bridges, water, waste, telecoms, defence, offshore wind, oil & gas transition, hydrogen, carbon capture, sustainable fuels and wider infrastructure reform.

Candidate Requirements

• 4+ years PQE
• Projects experience across infrastructure/transport and/or energy
• Project finance or PPP experience welcomed
• Strong contractual drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent commercial judgement and risk assessment capability
• Ability to work independently and within large, multi-disciplinary teams
• Rail experience advantageous
• Strong academic background

Personal Attributes

• Dedicated to exceptional client service
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Commercially aware with good financial understanding
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ambitious with clear progression goals
• Resilient and adaptable

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading projects practice working on nationally significant matters with clear progression prospects to Senior Associate, Counsel or Partner for the right candidate.

Hybrid working is available and fully remote arrangements may be considered for experienced candidates.

Please attach an MS Word version of your CV. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.

Projects Lawyer | Energy | Infrastructure | Project Finance | PPP | Rail | Transport | Renewables | Net Zero | Construction & Projects

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

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