Energy/Infra. M&A Associate 4-7 PQE

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top international law firm in London seeks a high-calibre Energy/Infra. M&A Associate to join their market-leading team. The role offers significant responsibilities in advising on complex transactions and provides excellent career progression in a supportive and ambitious environment.

Benefits

Top of market pay

Genuine international exposure

Collegiate working culture

Ambitious career progression

Qualifications

• 4–7 PQE, ideally with energy/infrastructure/renewables experience.
• Commercially minded and technically sound.
• Ambitious and seeking growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advising on domestic and international M&A transactions.
• Leading or co-leading transactions with partner oversight.
• Managing client relationships and supervising juniors.

Skills

M&A

Private Equity

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Education

Qualified in England & Wales or common law jurisdiction

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Client:

Rutherford

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Top International Law Firm – London

An elite international law firm is seeking to hire a high-calibre Associate or Senior Associate (4–7 PQE) to join its market-leading Energy and Infrastructure M&A team in London.

The team advises on cutting-edge corporate and private capital transactions in the energy transition and digital infrastructure sectors, with a focus on renewables, power, EVs, battery storage, hydrogen, transport, and data infrastructure assets. Clients include leading infrastructure funds, institutional investors, private equity sponsors, and strategic corporates investing in the sector globally.

With a strong deal flow and a growing international client base, the team is looking to strengthen its mid-to-senior bench with an ambitious lawyer who can take on visible roles in complex cross-border transactions.

The Role:

• Advising sponsors and investors on domestic and international M&A, joint ventures, project equity investments, and portfolio company matters across energy and infrastructure.
• Leading or co-leading transactions with partner oversight, managing client relationships, and supervising juniors.
• Acting as a key contact for funds and strategics in the firm’s global infrastructure practice.

Why Join:

• Work in a team that is deeply embedded in the global energy and infrastructure ecosystem, regularly advising on some of the most prominent transactions in the space.
• A culture that supports entrepreneurialism and progression, with a track record of retaining and promoting top performers.
• A firm that pays top of market and offers genuine international exposure.
• Enjoy a collegiate and balanced working culture without compromising on deal quality.

Candidate Requirements:

• 4–7 PQE, qualified in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction.
• Strong M&A or private equity experience, ideally with exposure to energy/infrastructure/renewables deals (although sector experience can be developed).
• Commercially minded, technically sound, and comfortable running transactions and mentoring juniors.
• Ambitious and looking to join a platform with growth, visibility, and leadership potential.

This is a career-defining opportunity to join a top-tier team operating at the forefront of the energy transition and infrastructure evolution globally, if this is relevant to you, please apply or email me at [emailprotected] for more details.