Job description
Project Development Associate (Australia Qualified) – London - Elite US law firm
An elite US law firm in London is seeking an Australian-qualified associate (4+ PQE) to join its highly regarded project development and infrastructure team in London.
The team is recognised for advising on large-scale, complex and cross-border energy and infrastructure projects, acting for a broad client base including sponsors, lenders and developers.
Their work spans the full project lifecycle, from early-stage development and structuring through to financing, execution and delivery, often on some of the most high-profile and technically challenging transactions in the market.
This is an opportunity to join a top-tier, internationally integrated platform with a strong reputation for handling market-leading mandates across energy transition, infrastructure and related sectors. The team offers a genuinely collaborative environment, with exposure to cutting-edge projects, significant client interaction and cross-border deal experience from the outset.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be Australian-qualified with 4+ PQE
- Have experience in projects, and/or infrastructure development from a leading practice in Australia
- Demonstrate strong technical ability alongside a commercial, solutions-driven mindset
- Be motivated to work on complex, international matters within a high-performing and fast-paced environment
This role offers excellent scope for development, responsibility and progression, working closely with a well-established team on some of the most significant projects in the global market.
For more information, please apply or reach out on varun@rutherfordsearch.com
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 03-05-2026
- 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
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