Infrastructure Finance Senior Associate

Hogan Lovells; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is seeking a senior IERP Banking Associate in London to provide financing advice on infrastructure and project finance transactions across global markets. You will lead transactions, manage deliverables and report to the supervising partner.

The role requires 5–7 years PQE, strong drafting and communication skills, and commercial awareness to meet client goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years post-qualification experience in infrastructure or project finance.
• Strong academic background – minimum 2.1 degree.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• Proactive technical ability with understanding of relevant legal principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and ability to meet client goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide financing advice and support for infrastructure, energy, resources and project finance transactions across domestic, European and international markets.
• Lead transactions as appropriate and report directly to the supervising partner.
• Manage project deliverables and deadlines, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
• Stay up‑to‑date with legal developments and participate in relevant training and professional development activities.
• Pay careful attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Demonstrate financial awareness, monitor budgets and manage associated costs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to the firm’s business development efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Independent & team work

Budget awareness

Education

2.1 degree

Job description

Job Title: IERP Banking Senior Associate

Location: London

Department: Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects – Banking

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financing advice and support for infrastructure, energy, resources and project finance transactions across domestic, European and international markets.
• Lead transactions as appropriate and report directly to the supervising partner.
• Manage project deliverables and deadlines, ensuring high quality and timely delivery.
• Stay up‑to‑date with legal developments and participate in relevant training and professional development activities.
• Pay careful attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Demonstrate financial awareness, monitor budgets and manage associated costs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to the firm’s business development efforts.

Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of post‑qualification experience in infrastructure or project finance, or an equivalent mix of related experience.
• Strong academic background – minimum 2.1 degree.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• Proactive technical ability with a solid understanding of the legal principles relevant to the role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and the capacity to understand and meet client commercial goals.

Equal Opportunities Statement

It is the policy of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of racial or ethnic origin, religion, sex, gender and gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy or disability. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our business by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.