E&I Finance Lawyer

Buchanan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 138,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London is seeking a mid-level Infrastructure & Energy Finance Lawyer with 4+ years PQE. The firm is renowned for its strong infrastructure finance practice and offers a collaborative environment focused on career development. The role includes managing complex transactions, engaging with clients, and supervising junior lawyers. Competitive compensation between £138,000 and £170,000, with hybrid working arrangements and extensive benefits, including enhanced leave and wellbeing initiatives.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Enhanced annual leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 PQE, ideally 5–9 PQE.
• Experience at a major law firm in infrastructure finance.
• Comfortable drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key documents.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of matters and engage directly with clients.
• Supervise junior lawyers or trainees.
• Handle complex cross-border financing transactions.

Skills

Infrastructure finance experience

Complex financing structures

Drafting and negotiating

Managing deal processes

Cross-jurisdictional work

Client-focused approach

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

Infrastructure & Energy Finance Lawyer - London

We are working with a highly regarded global law firm that is looking to expand its infrastructure and energy finance team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level associate with strong infrastructure finance experience who is looking to step into a practice that is consistently at the very top of the market and positioned for significant long‑term growth.

The team is busy, well-resourced, and continuing to grow in response to strong client demand. Partners are actively reviewing profiles on an ongoing basis and are keen to speak with high-quality candidates who can add depth and experience to the group.

The infrastructure and energy finance teams are among the most experienced in Europe and the UK and are consistently ranked Tier 1 by leading legal directories. They advise on some of the most complex, innovative, and cross‑border financing transactions in the market and are trusted by major sponsors, lenders, and institutional investors. The infrastructure team is particularly active across the full spectrum of debt products. This includes traditional loan financings, senior debt, multi‑creditor and platform financings (both rated and unrated investment‑grade structures), as well as more complex elements of the capital structure such as Midco financings, whole‑business securitisations, IPP financings, and equity bridge loans. The practice is sector‑agnostic and spans the entire capital stack, with work covering acquisition finance, long‑term refinancing solutions, holdco and minority financings, and bespoke structured solutions.

Associates are encouraged to develop a deep understanding of the underlying assets and commercial drivers behind each transaction, rather than simply focusing on documentation in isolation.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 4 PQE, with an ideal range of 5–9 PQE
• Infrastructure finance experience gained at a major law firm
• Strong technical grounding in complex financing structures
• Comfortable drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key transaction documents
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions
• Confident managing deal processes and supervising junior lawyers or trainees
• Commercial, adaptable, and client‑focused
• A collaborative team player who works well across all levels of seniority

This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of matters, engaging directly with clients, and negotiating with counterparties in a fast‑paced, high‑quality environment.

The firm offers hybrid and flexible working, with strong support for home working, including ergonomic assessments and equipment. There is a genuine focus on wellbeing and sustainability alongside high‑end legal work. Additional benefits include enhanced annual leave with the option to purchase extra holiday, a comprehensive benefits package covering income protection, life assurance, and pension, as well as access to a range of corporate and financial discounts. The firm also offers generous referral bonuses and a broad range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including gym discounts and corporate healthcare plans. Career development is a real priority, with opportunities for secondments, international exposure, and global mobility.

Estimated salary range is £138,000–£170,000, depending on experience, with average total compensation sitting comfortably in the mid‑to‑high end of the market for this level.

This is a standout opportunity to join a market‑leading infrastructure finance practice combines high‑end work with a genuinely supportive and forward‑looking culture. The team is known for its technical excellence but also for being collaborative, inclusive, and invested in developing its lawyers. In addition, the firm is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, with a major transatlantic merger on the horizon that will significantly enhance its global offering and create a integrated UK–US platform. For a mid‑level associate, this means access to increasingly complex and international work, long‑term career progression, and the chance to be part of a practice that is shaping the future of the infrastructure finance market.