Project Finance - Senior Associate (6+PQE)

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with at least 6 years' PQE to manage complex project finance cases in energy and infrastructure. The role offers exposure to high-value projects, a pathway to partnership, and a supportive environment focused on career growth.

Benefits

Well-being support

Financial protections

Generous leave allowances

Career development prospects

Qualifications

• Strong financing background in energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Experience managing varied caseload and client relationships.
• Knowledgeable about banking law landscape.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project finance matters and M&A related to cross-border projects.
• Support clients through financing and refinancing large-scale projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relations

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification (6+ PQE)

Job description

Project Finance - Senior Associate (6+PQE), Edinburgh

Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Project Finance - Senior Associate (6+PQE)

This fast-growing Top 25 international firm is known for its standout work and genuine commitment to supporting its people. If you're ready to step up to Senior Associate and work with top-tier clients on high-profile project finance matters, this could be the move for you.

As a Senior Associate, you will work at the forefront of energy and infrastructure financing in the UK, engaging in high-value, complex projects. You will support clients through the full lifecycle of financing and refinancing large-scale energy and infrastructure projects internationally, collaborating with colleagues across Projects, Corporate, and Banking teams. Your role will involve advising on M&A activities related to these cross-border projects and maintaining substantial client contact, supporting renewable energy developers, infrastructure funds, international banks, private equity, and energy companies.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop sector-leading expertise, working alongside leading project finance lawyers and with a clear path towards partnership in a prestigious international firm.

The Firm

This multinational firm boasts numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments. Known for its legal talent, ongoing staff development, and inclusive culture, the firm offers exposure to top-quality international and UK clients, a friendly environment, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Employees benefit from working in a dynamic, innovative atmosphere with support from top legal professionals.

The Ideal Candidate

• An ambitious solicitor (6+ PQE) with a strong financing background, ideally including experience in energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Capable of managing a varied caseload and developing client relations with ambition and strong communication skills.
• Seeking demanding, complex, and engaging work.
• Commercially aware and knowledgeable about current banking law landscape.

What's on offer

• Opportunity to work with a top 25 international firm experiencing rapid growth.
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-value work.
• Excellent career development prospects.
• Highly attractive salary and benefits, including well-being support, financial protections, and generous leave allowances.