Energy & Infrastructure Finance Solicitor

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US City law firm is seeking an Energy & Infrastructure Finance Solicitor to join their expanding London team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on high-profile transactions globally while collaborating with leading legal professionals. The successful candidates will benefit from a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment focused on career growth.

Benefits

Cravath-scale salary

Market-leading bonus structure

Supportive high-performance culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in energy & infrastructure finance or project finance.
• Strong academic background.
• Experience advising on large-scale financings.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex energy and infrastructure finance transactions.
• Engage in project and acquisition finance, as well as development financing.
• Work with senior lawyers on cross-border deals.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

UK qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Energy & Infrastructure Finance Solicitor (2-5 PQE) | Elite US City Law Firm | Cravath Salary | London | Permanent

Our client, an elite US City law firm is seeking a talented Energy & Infrastructure Finance Solicitor to join its growing London team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of global energy and infrastructure finance, alongside market-leading lawyers in New York, and the Middle East.

The firm is in an exciting phase of strategic expansion, with recent high-profile hires across its global offices. The London team is a key focus for growth, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment for high calibre associates looking to make a real impact.

The Role

You will advise on a wide range of complex, high-value energy and infrastructure finance transactions, including:

* Project finance

* Acquisition finance

* Structured finance and development financing

* Cross-border deals involving sponsors, lenders, and government entities

You will also work closely with senior lawyers and partners across multiple jurisdictions in the US and Middle East.

The successful individual:

* Qualified Solicitor with experience in energy & infrastructure finance or project finance

* Strong academic background and UK qualification (or equivalent)

* Experience advising on large-scale financings, ideally with international elements

* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

* A proactive, collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors

Why Apply?

* Cravath-scale salary and market-leading bonus structure

* Work on headline-making transactions with global reach

* Join a team with real momentum and long-term investment in London

* Exposure to a diverse client base including sponsors, lenders, and sovereign entities

* Supportive, high-performance culture with clear career progression

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier platform at a pivotal moment of growth. If you’re looking to elevate your career in a globally integrated team with exceptional deal flow and compensation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out in confidence to learn more.

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