An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Energy & Infrastructure Senior Associate to join a highly regarded and growing Energy & Infrastructure practice in London.
The team advises major energy companies, financial sponsors, lenders and alternative credit providers on complex UK and cross-border transactions across the energy and infrastructure sector. Matters span a wide range of projects including renewables, nuclear, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, EV infrastructure, decarbonisation initiatives and powered infrastructure such as data centres.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading transactions and projects across the energy sector, working closely with senior stakeholders whilst advising on M&A, project development, project finance, commercial contracts and regulatory matters. This position offers exposure to market-leading work across the UK, EMEA and international markets, together with excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
The Role:
- Advising clients on major energy and infrastructure projects and transactions across the UK and internationally
- Leading workstreams on energy M&A, project development and project finance matters
- Drafting and negotiating key transaction, project and commercial documentation
- Conducting and overseeing complex due diligence exercises
- Advising clients operating across renewables, nuclear, hydrogen, CCUS, EV infrastructure and data centre projects
- Managing transactions from inception through to completion whilst coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
- Supporting clients on regulatory, ESG and strategic advisory matters within the energy sector
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships whilst contributing to business development initiatives
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees within the team
The Candidate:
- England & Wales qualified Solicitor or overseas qualified lawyer with London market experience
- Significant experience gained within an energy-focused practice
- Strong background in energy projects, energy M&A and/or project finance
- Experience advising on complex domestic and cross-border transactions
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills
- Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem solving
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to work autonomously whilst managing multiple workstreams and deadlines
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience supervising junior team members
- Strong academic credentials, ideally achieving a minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent
The Culture, Benefits:
- Opportunity to join a growing and highly ambitious Energy & Infrastructure practice
- Exposure to high-profile energy and infrastructure projects across multiple jurisdictions
- Broad sector coverage including renewables, hydrogen, nuclear, CCUS and energy transition projects
- Direct access to leading practitioners and major industry participants
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture
- Comprehensive training and career development support
- Excellent progression opportunities for ambitious senior associates
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Energy & Infrastructure Lawyer seeking high-quality work, significant client exposure and the opportunity to play a leading role in complex domestic and international transactions.
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