A leading Magic Circle law firm with a globally recognised Finance practice is seeking a talented Finance Associate with a focus on Infrastructure to join its London team. This is an excellent opportunity for a 3+ PQE lawyer looking to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions alongside leading practitioners in the market.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advise major financial institutions, sponsors, corporates and infrastructure investors on a broad range of complex financing transactions. The role will provide significant exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to work on both domestic and cross-border matters alongside colleagues across the firm’s international network.
The Team:
The Infrastructure Finance team forms part of a highly regarded global Finance practice and advises on some of the market’s most significant and complex transactions.
The team works across a broad range of infrastructure sectors, including energy and renewables, transport, digital infrastructure and other major infrastructure projects. Lawyers regularly act for lenders, sponsors, investors and borrowers on sophisticated financing arrangements, often involving multiple jurisdictions and complex contractual structures.
Working within a collaborative and international environment, you will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage while working alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers on market-leading transactions.
Key Areas of Work:
- Advising lenders, sponsors, investors and borrowers on infrastructure financing transactions
- Working on project finance, acquisition finance and other structured financing matters
- Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, intercreditor agreements and security documentation
- Advising on complex financing structures and associated commercial and contractual issues
- Working on cross-border transactions alongside international teams
- Managing aspects of transactions with increasing responsibility and direct client exposure
- Working closely with corporate, projects, energy and other specialist teams where required
Your Future:
This is an opportunity to join a market-leading Finance practice and work on complex, high-value infrastructure matters within a genuinely international environment. You will benefit from:
- Exposure to market-leading infrastructure and finance transactions
- The opportunity to work with leading financial institutions, sponsors and major infrastructure investors
- Significant international and cross-border exposure
- A collaborative team environment
- High-quality training and continued professional development
- Early responsibility and regular interaction with senior lawyers and clients
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Candidate Profile:
- Ideally 3+ PQE, with consideration given to strong candidates at 4+ PQE
- Strong experience in Banking & Finance, ideally with exposure to Infrastructure or Project Finance
- Experience acting for lenders, sponsors, borrowers or other key stakeholders on complex financing transactions
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong academic and professional background
- Commercially minded, analytical and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across jurisdictions and practice areas
- London-based or willing to relocate to London
If you are an ambitious Finance Associate looking to develop your career within a leading international practice and gain exposure to high-profile infrastructure transactions, this could be an excellent next step.
Please reach out to Eloise at eloise@purelawrecruitment.com if you are interested. Always happy to have a quick, confidential chat at a time that suits you.
