Energy & Infrastructure Finance Senior Associate or Legal Director

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in the UK seeks a Senior Project Finance Lawyer. Join a collaborative team working on major energy and infrastructure transactions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of PQE in project finance, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment. Opportunities for career progression and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge legal tech

Flexible working arrangements

Clear career progression

Tailored development programmes

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE with a strong background in project or structured finance.
• Experience at a leading commercial law firm with a focus on energy or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support on high-value project finance transactions.
• Advise on structuring and negotiation of complex financing arrangements.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams on international mandates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Project finance

Structured finance

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Senior Project Finance Lawyer – Energy & Infrastructure (7+ PQE)

Location: Edinburgh or London
Top-Tier International Law Firm

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its market-leading Structured and Project Finance team. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and complex energy and infrastructure finance transactions in the UK and internationally.

The Role

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team advising on the full lifecycle of project finance transactions. The work spans development, financing, refinancing, and M&A across renewable energy, infrastructure, and low-carbon sectors. Clients include major banks, infrastructure funds, energy developers, and DFIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support on high-value project finance transactions across the UK and emerging markets.
• Advise on structuring, negotiation, and documentation of complex financing arrangements.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams on international mandates.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.

Recent Highlights

• £235m financing of a major UK battery energy storage project – the largest of its kind in Europe.
• Portfolio financing of multiple onshore wind and anaerobic digestion projects.
• Advisory roles on infrastructure acquisitions, port developments, and green finance initiatives across Africa and Europe.

Candidate Profile

• 7+ years PQE with a strong background in project or structured finance.
• Experience gained at a leading commercial law firm with a focus on energy or infrastructure.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong communication skills.
• A team player with a proactive and commercial approach.

What’s on Offer

• Join a globally recognised firm with a strong reputation in energy and infrastructure.
• Work alongside industry-leading partners and a supportive, inclusive team.
• Access to cutting-edge legal tech and flexible working arrangements.
• Clear career progression and tailored development programmes.

Please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email [e-mail]