Structured and Project Finance Associate

Pinsent Masons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Pinsent Masons is seeking a Structured Project Finance Associate (1–4 PQE) to join its London team. You will advise on major energy and infrastructure finance transactions across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with a market‑leading Projects Group and international network.

You will work with banks, sponsors, developers, funds and financial institutions on refinancing, acquisitions and complex financings, building deep sector knowledge and client relationships in a fast‑moving,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 1–4 years’ PQE in project finance.
• Experience advising on energy and infrastructure transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project finance, refinancing and acquisition finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate finance documents.
• Collaborate with lenders, sponsors and advisers.
• Contribute to cross-border mandates and client relationship management.

Skills

Project finance

Acquisition finance

Energy & infrastructure

Client advisory

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job Description

Structured Project Finance Associate (1–4 PQE)

London

Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Structured Project Finance.

Join a market‑leading Structured Project Finance team where your work directly supports the delivery of some of the UK’s largest and most innovative energy and infrastructure projects. Pinsent Masons is seeking a talented Associate (1–4 PQE) to join its Structured Project Finance Team in London. This is an opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a strategic, high‑growth sector, working alongside leading practitioners on complex, high‑value transactions.

You will be part of a highly regarded Projects Group advising on the development, financing and acquisition of energy and infrastructure assets across the UK and internationally. The role offers exposure to premium clients, early responsibility and the chance to build deep sector knowledge within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in advising on major energy and infrastructure finance transactions, supporting clients across the full lifecycle of their projects. Working closely with colleagues in London and across Pinsent Masons’ international network, you will advise banks, sponsors, developers, funds and financial institutions on a broad range of project finance, acquisition finance and refinancing matters.

At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design: intentionally structured to support early responsibility, technical excellence and long‑term progression. You will be embedded in a market‑leading team acting on flagship transactions across renewable energy, infrastructure and low‑carbon projects, whilst developing strong client relationships and benefiting from first‑class training and development.

What You’ll Do

• Advising on project financings, refinancings and acquisition financings across the energy and infrastructure sectors, including renewables, battery storage, biogas, transport, utilities and telecommunications
• Supporting transactions from early‑stage term sheets and lender RFPs through to financial close and post‑completion matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance and project documentation, working closely with sponsors, lenders and advisers
• Advising on operational support matters and M&A activity relating to energy and infrastructure assets
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Projects Group and international offices on cross‑border mandates
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development within a growing and dynamic practice

About The Team

The Structured Project Finance Team in London is led by Stephen Tobin and Apicksha Patel and is part of Pinsent Masons’ broader Projects Group. The team advises on some of the most significant energy and infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally, acting across the full project lifecycle.

Key clients include:

• NatWest
• Lloyds Banking Group
• KfW
• NTR plc
• Gresham House
• Arcus Infrastructure
• Equitix Limited
• Dalmore Capital Limited
• Zenith Energy
• Zenobe Energy
• Capital Dynamics
• Statkraft

The team is known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture and market‑leading expertise in structured project finance.

Why Pinsent Masons

At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:

• High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market leading clients
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
• Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
• Flexible and agile working, supported by PM Working

Our Commitment

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.