Infrastructure Finance Associate

Taylor Root; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Silver Circle City law firm in London is seeking an Associate to join its top-ranked Infrastructure Finance team. In this role, you will advise on complex transactions related to infrastructure finance, work on market-leading projects, and contribute to an inclusive team culture. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 2-5 years of PQE, confident in transaction management and document drafting. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' PQE with strong experience in infrastructure acquisition finance.
• Confident in managing transactions and drafting complex finance documents.
• Trained at a top-tier UK, US, or international firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of infrastructure finance matters.
• Lead and negotiate key workstreams with support from senior lawyers.
• Draft and negotiate LMA-based documentation from term sheet to close.

Skills

Infrastructure acquisition finance

Project finance

Transaction management

Client relationship building

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Associate - Infrastructure Finance

London | Permanent | Silver Circle City Law Firm

Our client, a leading Silver Circle City law firm is seeking a talented Associate to join its top-ranked Infrastructure Finance team in London. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of the infrastructure and energy transition space, advising on some of the most complex and high‑profile transactions in the market.

The Firm

With a global footprint and a reputation for excellence, this firm is a go‑to advisor for infrastructure sponsors, funds, lenders, and government bodies. The London‑based team is part of a wider international practice spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, and is consistently recognised in Tier 1 rankings for infrastructure and project finance.

The Role

• You will be advising on a broad range of infrastructure finance matters, including acquisition finance, project finance, and hybrid structures.
• The team's work spans sectors such as energy transition, digital infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and utilities. You'll be involved in both brownfield and greenfield deals, often with a cross-border element.

Key Responsibilities

• Act for infrastructure funds, banks, and institutional lenders on complex financing transactions.
• Lead and negotiate key workstreams, with support from senior lawyers on larger mandates.
• Draft and negotiate LMA-based documentation from term sheet to close.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's international network.

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with ideally 2-5 years' PQE.
• Strong experience in infrastructure acquisition finance; project finance exposure is a plus.
• Trained at a top-tier UK, US, or international firm.
• Confident in managing transactions and drafting complex finance documents.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and collaborative.
• Keen to contribute to a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

Why Apply?

• Join a globally recognised infrastructure finance practice.
• Work on market‑leading transactions with blue-chip clients.
• Enjoy a supportive, ambitious environment with real career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements available.

Are you ready for a fresh challenge in the New Year?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please send your CV ASAP!

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