Project Finance Lawyer - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Training & mentoring

Career development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is partnering with a highly respected UK law firm in Bristol to recruit a Project Finance Lawyer for the growing finance practice. You will handle a broad mix of financing work across energy, infrastructure and other projects, working with experienced lawyers on complex, high-value transactions while actively managing matters and developing client relationships.

You can expect involvement in project finance, acquisition and development financings, refinancings, energy projects and

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' PQE in banking, finance or project finance.
• Experience advising on finance transactions with project or infrastructure exposure.
• Strong drafting and technical skills.
• Confidence managing workstreams and building client relationships.
• Interest in energy, infrastructure and projects sectors.

Responsibilities

• Handle project finance and structured finance transactions.
• Contribute to acquisition and development financings.
• Assist with refinancings and portfolio financings.
• Support energy and infrastructure project work.
• Engage in renewable energy and energy transition matters.
• Manage transactions, negotiations and drafting; direct client contact and business development.

Skills

Project finance

Drafting skills

Client relationship management

Energy/infrastructure interest

Workstream leadership

Job description

Project Finance Lawyer - Bristol

A highly respected UK law firm is looking to add a Project Finance Lawyer to its growing finance practice. This opportunity offers exposure to a broad mix of financing work across the energy, infrastructure and wider projects sectors. You'll work alongside experienced lawyers on complex, high-value transactions while taking an active role in managing matters and developing client relationships. The team advises a diverse client base including lenders, investors, developers, sponsors and public sector organisations on financing arrangements that support major projects throughout the UK and beyond.

You can expect to be involved in:

• Project finance and structured finance transactions
• Acquisition and development financings
• Refinancings and portfolio financings
• Energy and infrastructure projects
• Renewable energy and energy transition work
• Transaction management, negotiation and drafting
• Direct client contact and business development activity

Candidate Requirements

• 3-6 years' PQE gained within a recognised banking, finance or project finance team
• Experience advising on finance transactions, ideally with exposure to project or infrastructure finance
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Confidence managing workstreams and building relationships with clients
• An interest in the energy, infrastructure and projects sectors

Why Join?

• Work on complex, nationally significant projects across the energy and infrastructure sectors
• Join a firm consistently recognised in leading legal directories for the strength of its projects, finance and energy practices
• Benefit from early responsibility and genuine client exposure
• Enjoy a supportive and approachable culture where collaboration is valued
• Access high-quality training, mentoring and career development
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*