Partner

Selby Jennings; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings on behalf of a leading international law firm seeks a Project Finance Partner in Amsterdam to drive growth and lead cross-border mandates. You will shape strategy, win landmark transactions and mentor the next generation of finance lawyers.

The role demands a Dutch-qualified lawyer with 10+ years PQE and outstanding leadership, English fluency, and the ability to build a portable practice on a global platform.

Qualifications

• Dutch-qualified lawyer (advocaat) at Partner level with an established project finance practice.
• Typically 10+ years' PQE in project, structured or infrastructure finance with landmark transactions.
• Recognised standing in Dutch and/or international market, ideally with directory recognition.
• Deep sector expertise across energy, renewables and infrastructure with growth vision.
• A portable practice or credibility to build one, plus leadership ability.
• Fluent English; Dutch strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and expansion of the firm's project finance practice in the Netherlands, setting strategy and driving growth.
• Advise lenders, sponsors, funds and borrowers on complex project, structured and infrastructure financings.
• Originate and lead high-value transactions across energy, renewables and infrastructure in Dutch and international markets.
• Own and grow key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser at board and senior stakeholder level.
• Spearhead business development and market positioning to raise the practice profile in the region.
• Collaborate with Partners across the global network to deliver cross-border advice and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Project finance

Lenders and sponsors advisory

Strategic leadership

Dutch market knowledge

Client relationship management

Cross-border transactions

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a Project Finance Partner to join its Amsterdam office and take a defining role in the continued growth of a market-leading finance practice. This is a strategic, high-visibility appointment for an ambitious practitioner who wants to build and lead, backed by the platform, brand, capital and global reach of one of the world's pre-eminent law firms.

You will have genuine autonomy to shape the direction of the practice, access to an established international client base, and the support of a deep bench across finance, restructuring and corporate to win and deliver complex, cross-border mandates.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and expansion of the firm's project finance practice in the Netherlands, setting strategy and driving growth.
• Advise lenders, sponsors, funds and borrowers on the full lifecycle of complex project, structured and infrastructure financings.
• Originate and lead high-value transactions across energy, renewables, digital infrastructure and infrastructure sectors in the Dutch and international markets.
• Own and grow key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser at board and senior stakeholder level.
• Spearhead business development and market positioning, raising the profile of the practice in the region.
• Collaborate with Partners across the firm's global network to deliver seamless cross-border advice, and mentor and develop the next generation of finance lawyers.

What we're looking for

• Dutch-qualified lawyer (advocaat) at Partner level with an established, high-calibre project finance practice.
• Typically 10+ years' post-qualification experience in project, structured or infrastructure finance, with a demonstrable record of leading landmark transactions.
• Recognised standing in the Dutch and/or international market, ideally with directory recognition (Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000).
• Deep sector expertise across energy, renewables and infrastructure, with the commercial instinct to identify and win new opportunities.
• A portable practice or the credibility and network to build one, with a clear vision for growth.
• Outstanding technical, commercial and leadership ability, and the gravitas to represent the firm at the most senior levels.
• Fluent English essential; Dutch strongly preferred.