Project Finance Solictor

Project Finance Solicitor | 2-8 PQE | London

Our client, a leading law firm with a strong global presence, is looking to hire a Project Finance Solicitor to join their Projects and Energy Transition team in London. This permanent position is ideal for a legal professional with 2-8 years of post-qualification experience who is eager to work on renewables, batteries, new technologies (such as green hydrogen) and transitional technologies such as gas-fired power stations.

About our client:

Our client is consistently ranked as a top-tier firm in legal directories and has built an impressive reputation for delivering commercial, pragmatic advice. Known for its future-focused approach and fostering professional development, they offer an environment where employees can thrive and succeed in their careers.

The Team:

The firm has significantly grown its project finance capability in recent years and is acknowledged as having one of the world's leading energy and infrastructure practices and has a reputation for sensible, cost-effective commercial advice.

Their dedicated Projects and Energy Transition team, advises global corporates, financial institutions and governments operating in the sector on their most important and ground-breaking transactions. The team is highly ranked by the most influential independent legal directories and is fully integrated with the disputes, tax, finance, competition, IP, IT, employment and pensions teams.

The team handle transactions with both domestic and international content including large, multi-jurisdictional deals and assist with structuring transactions to accommodate different international regulatory requirements.

The Role:

An opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to join the Projects and Energy Transition team advising clients predominantly on project finance matters in the UK and internationally. There will be a focus on renewables, batteries, new technologies (such as green hydrogen) and transitional technologies such as gas-fired power stations.

Typical transaction responsibilities will include:

• Negotiating facility agreements, common terms agreements, intercreditor agreements and ancillary transaction documentation;
• Advising on term sheets and debt structures;
• Assisting and supervising due diligence exercises; and
• Playing a leading role in transaction management for regional and international transactions.

Ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a 2-8PQE England & Wales qualified Solicitor with experience in project finance; specifically, within the infrastructure, energy transition and oil and gas sectors.