Project Finance Associate

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded UK law firm is seeking a Project Finance Associate with 3-6 PQE to join their renowned Projects team. This role involves advising on complex financings across high-value projects in Energy, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources sectors, offering significant responsibility and a clear path for progression. The firm fosters a supportive culture alongside flexible working options, making it an attractive opportunity for motivated associates aiming to contribute to sustainable infrastructure development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive salary and benefits

Path for progression

Supportive and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' post-qualification experience in project finance.
• Experience in the Energy, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources sector is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and cross-border financings.
• Work on landmark infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Take on strategic work with significant visibility.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Post-qualification experience

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

A well-regarded mid-sized UK law firm is seeking a high-calibre Project Finance Associate (3–6 PQE) to join their ranked Projects team, renowned for its involvement in complex, high-value transactions across the Energy, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources (EINR) sectors.

The Role:

The successful candidate will advise on a diverse portfolio of sophisticated domestic and cross-border financings, often at the forefront of market innovation. The firm's clients include major international lenders, sponsors, developers, and government entities, and the team routinely advises on landmark infrastructure, renewable energy, and natural resources projects shaping the future of global energy and transport.

This is an opportunity to take on intellectually stimulating, strategically critical work with significant responsibility and visibility from day one.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience in project finance from a leading UK or international firm
• Experience in the EINR sector is highly desirable
• Strong technical skills with a commercial approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and client-facing capabilities
• A proactive attitude and team-oriented mindset

What the Firm Offers:

• Exposure to high-quality, cutting-edge transactions
• A supportive and inclusive culture with flexible working options
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A clear path for progression within a dynamic and expanding team

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated associate to join a firm that is deeply involved in the transition to sustainable infrastructure and energy development.