Infrastructure Finance Lawyer

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ in London seeks an Infrastructure Finance Associate to join a market-leading platform working on complex, cross-border infrastructure and energy transactions. You will gain exposure to sponsor and lender sides, with opportunities across project finance, refinancings and multi-jurisdictional deals.

The role suits lawyers with 2–6 PQE who want to progress in a high-calibre infrastructure and private capital practice, advised by leading sponsors and lenders in a dynamic, globally connected team.

Qualifications

• Experience across infrastructure, project finance, acquisition finance or leveraged finance.
• Experience acting for sponsors or lenders is valued.
• Ability to manage high-value, cross-border transactions with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on project finance, refinancings and recapitalisations.
• Contribute to sponsor-side and lender-side financings in complex transactions.
• Assist on energy transition, renewables, data centre, fibre, and other infrastructure deals.

Skills

Infrastructure finance

Project finance

Cross-border deals

Lender/sponsor experience

Job description

Infrastructure Finance Associate / London

SSQ is working with a number of leading US and international law firms in London that are looking to grow their Infrastructure Finance teams at associate and senior associate level.

These are excellent opportunities for lawyers with experience across infrastructure, project finance, acquisition finance or leveraged finance who are looking to move into a market-leading platform with strong sponsor exposure and high-quality international work.

The roles offer exposure to some of the most sophisticated infrastructure and energy transactions in the market, acting for leading infrastructure funds, private equity sponsors, institutional investors, banks and alternative lenders.

The work will typically include:

• Project finance
• Refinancings and recapitalisations
• Sponsor-side and lender-side financings
• Energy transition and renewables financings
• Digital infrastructure, including data centres and fibre
• Transport and utilities infrastructure
• Complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Hybrid financing structures combining elements of leveraged finance and traditional project finance

The opportunities are particularly well suited to lawyers who want to work at the intersection of infrastructure, private capital and finance, rather than within a narrowly defined traditional project finance practice.

We are interested in speaking with:

• Infrastructure Finance / Project Finance Associates
• Leveraged Finance Associates with relevant infrastructure exposure or a genuine interest in moving into the sector
• Lawyers with experience acting for sponsors, lenders or both
• Associates from leading UK, US or international firms
• Candidates from approximately 2-6 PQE, although there is flexibility depending on experience

There are opportunities across different team structures, from established global practices through to smaller, growing teams where incoming associates can gain significant visibility and have a clear route to progression.

Depending on the firm, candidates can expect:

• Exposure to leading infrastructure and private capital clients
• Significant responsibility on high-value transactions
• Strong international and cross-border deal flow
• Direct access to highly regarded partners
• Opportunities to develop sponsor relationships and get involved in business development
• Clear progression prospects, including particularly attractive opportunities for senior associates
• Competitive US or top-of-market remuneration