Infrastructure Finance Associate/Senior Associate

Taylor Root; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for its Infrastructure Finance team. This role involves advising on complex financing transactions, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior lawyers. Ideal candidates will have 3-8 years PQE in infrastructure finance. Competitive salary and a supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Real career progression

Qualifications

• 3-8 years' PQE in infrastructure finance.
• Experience drafting complex finance documents.
• Trained at a top-tier UK, US, or international firm.

Responsibilities

• Act for infrastructure funds on financing transactions.
• Lead and negotiate key workstreams.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Infrastructure acquisition finance

Project finance

Transaction management

Client relationship building

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Associate / Senior 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 3‑8 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
• Commonlaw qualified Solicitors are welcome to apply

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

Ready to take the next step?

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

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