Senior Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing package

Job summary

Watson Farley & Williams is recruiting an experienced senior associate in its Banking & Finance practice with a focus on energy and infrastructure assets. The role requires advising banks, private equity houses and sponsors on a range of financing, corporate and commercial matters.

The successful candidate will have 7+ years PQE and a proven ability in cross-border project development, with strong drafting and client management skills, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE (post-qualification experience)
• Experience in domestic and cross-border project development work
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Advise banks, private equity houses and sponsors on financing, corporate, trading and commercial issues related to energy and infrastructure assets
• Manage transactions from inception to completion with attention to risk and client objectives
• Collaborate with colleagues across Banking & Finance to deliver integrated solutions

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client management

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer

Job description

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices, the firm advises clients on complex, high-value transactions and disputes – matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.

The firm’s success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow, share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values –We are experts, We are united and We care – the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths, championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.

The department

Able, pragmatic and committed, the Energy& Infrastructure lawyers at WFW have an extensive track record advising across the entire sector.

Around the world, the firm’s dedicated Energy& Infrastructure lawyers advise energy companies, financial institutions, institutional investors, sponsors, governments and contractors.

The firm is known for its innovative and sophisticated use of financing, particularly in relation to energy projects.

With in-depth experience and strong relationships across the sector, WFW lawyers have the commercial credibility to help clients achieve their objectives.

Role overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced senior associate currently working within a pedigree Banking & Finance practice and focusing on project development. The successful candidate will have experience in advising banks, private equity houses and sponsors across a range of financing, corporate, trading and commercial issues on their investments and acquisitions of energy and infrastructure-related assets.

Skills and experience – desired

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in England & Wales;
• 7+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE);
• Demonstrated experience in domestic and cross-border project development work
• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English language;

Personal skills/attributes

• Enthusiastic, can-do, positive approach to tasks and situations, as well as requests for action outside normal scope of duties;
• Remaining calm and focussed under pressure, delegating and requesting assistance when necessary;
• Ability to take personal responsibility, ownership and behave responsibly;
• Friendly, co-operative and approachable;
• A team player who works in a flexible manner to assist the group, collaborating with others in sharing work and knowledge;
• Listening carefully to instructions and questioning intelligently to ensure all the information required to undertake a task has been gained;
• Pro-active and flexible attitude for any other ad-hoc tasks;
• Ability to maintain tact and diplomacy, trust and confidentiality;

We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.

Additional information

The Firm promotes a culture of agility and flexibility and is fully supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated.

Equal opportunities

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firm’s strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively, based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process, please contact [e-mail] .