Overview
An organization is seeking an Infrastructure Finance Lawyer to support clients on major infrastructure and project finance transactions. This role involves providing strategic legal advice, drafting and negotiating financing documentation, and managing multi-jurisdictional deals. The position offers the opportunity to work with top-tier organizations on high-profile infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on infrastructure finance and project finance transactions, including structuring, negotiation, and documentation of complex financing arrangements for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Draft, negotiate, and review key financing documentation such as loan agreements, LMA-based facility agreements, security documentation, intercreditor agreements, and ancillary documents.
- Support transactions across sectors including energy (renewables and power plants), transportation (roads, rail, airports), utilities, and digital infrastructure.
- Manage domestic and cross-border transactions, coordinating with lenders, developers, funding parties, and external counsel.
- Conduct legal analysis and due diligence by reviewing concession agreements and project documentation to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer eligible to practice in the UK with the right to work in the UK.
- Demonstrated experience advising on project finance and infrastructure finance transactions, including large-scale infrastructure developments.
- Experience structuring, negotiating, and documenting project financing arrangements, including LMA documentation, concession agreements, and PFI/PPP structures.
- Experience gained at leading law firms within project finance or infrastructure finance teams; in-house or secondment experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong commercial awareness, excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal solutions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package within the alternative legal services marketplace.
- Benefits include health coverage, pension, and more.
- Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
- Flexible work arrangements including remote, onsite, or hybrid options depending on client requirements.
Location
- The role is based in the UK with eligibility to work in the UK required.
Additional Information
- The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.
- Employment may be contingent upon successful background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.
Applicants are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications and are interested in working on complex infrastructure finance transactions with a leading legal services provider.