Senior Associate or Legal Director, - Energy & Infrastructure Finance - Global Law Firm, London

Rutherford Search; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international law firm in London is searching for a senior lawyer to join their Energy & Infrastructure Finance practice. This role involves leading finance transactions, mentoring junior associates, and contributing to business development. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with over 7 years of experience in energy or infrastructure finance. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and offers flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong track record in energy or infrastructure finance work.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead advisor on financings across infrastructure and energy sectors.
• Structure and negotiate a range of financing instruments.
• Support the growth of junior lawyers through supervision and training.

Skills

Strong deal leadership

Client-facing work experience

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Our client, a major international law firm with c.5,900 professionals operating in over 35 jurisdictions, is looking to appoint a senior lawyer into its Energy & Infrastructure Finance practice. This is a strategic growth hire and offers a clear track to partnership for candidates with the right mix of experience, leadership capability, and commercial acumen.

This opportunity sits within a high-performing finance group which advises on a broad spectrum of transactional mandates for banks, institutional investors, sponsors, and developers. The practice is known for advising on some of the market’s most complex and high-value cross-border financings, particularly in renewables, energy transition, utilities, and transport infrastructure.

The incoming lawyer will step into a senior leadership role, with visibility across global mandates and strong involvement in team development, client relationships, and business growth.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will take ownership of a broad range of sophisticated finance transactions, including sponsor-side and lender-side deals. There is an emphasis on energy and infrastructure projects across both greenfield and operational assets, including in the solar, wind, and transport sectors.

The role is designed for a well-rounded generalist with strong deal leadership credentials and an appetite for client-facing work. You will be expected to act as a senior figure within the team—taking responsibility for both client delivery and the mentoring of junior Associates.

You will also play a key part in supporting the strategic development of the group, including pitching, panel appointments, and thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as lead advisor on domestic and international financings across the infrastructure and energy sectors.
• Structure and negotiate a wide range of financing instruments, including debt packages, portfolio financing structures, and syndicated loan arrangements.
• Support the growth of junior lawyers through supervision, training, and feedback.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, knowledge sharing, and internal strategic planning.

Requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong track record in energy or infrastructure finance work, ideally including both greenfield and brownfield mandates.
• Experience advising on both borrower- and lender-side transactions.
• Interest in growing a team and progressing towards partnership.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate or existing Legal Director seeking to take the next step in their career with a high-calibre, internationally recognised platform. The team has an inclusive and collaborative culture, and the firm supports flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

For more information about this position, please contact Lucinda Mueller (Youtan).

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