Energy & Infrastructure Finance Senior Associate or Legal Director
- Edinburgh
- £60,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Top-Tier International Law FirmA prestigious international law firm is seeking a highly skilled and commercially astute Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its market-leading Structured and Project Finance team. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and complex energy and infrastructure finance transactions in the UK and internationally.The RoleYou will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team advising on the full lifecycle of project finance transactions. The work spans development, financing, refinancing, and M&A across renewable energy, infrastructure, and low-carbon sectors. Clients include major banks, infrastructure funds, energy developers, and DFIs.Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support on high-value project finance transactions across the UK and emerging markets.
- Advise on structuring, negotiation, and documentation of complex financing arrangements.
- Collaborate with cross-border teams on international mandates.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
- £235m financing of a major UK battery energy storage project – the largest of its kind in Europe.
- Portfolio financing of multiple onshore wind and anaerobic digestion projects.
- Advisory roles on infrastructure acquisitions, port developments, and green finance initiatives across Africa and Europe.
- 7+ years PQE with a strong background in project or structured finance.
- Experience gained at a leading commercial law firm with a focus on energy or infrastructure.
- Excellent academic credentials and strong communication skills.
- A team player with a proactive and commercial approach.
- Join a globally recognised firm with a strong reputation in energy and infrastructure.
- Work alongside industry-leading partners and a supportive, inclusive team.
- Access to cutting-edge legal tech and flexible working arrangements.
- Clear career progression and tailored development programmes.