Project Finance Associate

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Project Finance Associate | Bristol | Top 50 Firm | 3+ PQE

Energy transition. Major infrastructure projects. High-quality Project Finance work.

I’m working with a Top 50 UK firm that is looking to hire a Project Finance lawyer at 3+ PQE for its growing Energy & Infrastructure Finance team in Bristol.

This is an opportunity to work on complex and high-value transactions across some of the fastest-growing areas of the market, including renewables, energy transition, sustainable transport, data centres and strategic infrastructure.

The Firm

A highly regarded UK firm with a strong reputation for its Energy, Infrastructure and Banking & Finance work.

The team advises lenders, sponsors, developers, investors and public sector bodies on sophisticated transactions across the energy and infrastructure markets.

The culture is collaborative and Partner-led, with lawyers given early responsibility, direct client exposure and plenty of support to develop their technical expertise and client relationships.

The Role

You’ll join an established Energy & Infrastructure Finance team working on a broad range of Project Finance transactions.

The work includes:

  • Acquisition and asset financings
  • Refinancing operational projects
  • Portfolio and fund financings
  • Cross-border energy and infrastructure projects

You’ll work with lenders, sponsors, developers and investors on projects across areas including:

  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Energy from waste
  • Hydrogen and sustainable fuels
  • Energy transition
  • Defence and strategic infrastructure

There is also significant collaboration with Corporate, Real Estate, Construction, Planning and Regulatory teams, giving you a genuinely integrated view of the projects you’re working on.

The role offers direct client exposure from the outset, with the opportunity to take ownership of matters, build relationships and develop a particular specialism within Energy & Infrastructure Finance.

What they’re looking for

  • 3+ PQE with experience in Project Finance
  • Experience acting for lenders and/or borrowers
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills
  • Genuine interest in Energy, Infrastructure and/or the energy transition
  • Commercial approach and strong client skills
  • Collaborative and proactive mindset
  • Someone keen to develop a long-term specialism in Project Finance

What’s on offer

  • High-quality Project Finance work
  • Major energy and infrastructure transactions
  • Exposure to the energy transition and emerging sectors
  • Leading lenders, sponsors, developers and investors
  • Strong Partner and client exposure
  • Genuine opportunities to develop your specialism
  • Excellent salary and benefits package
  • Collaborative and supportive culture
  • Hybrid working and a mature approach to flexibility

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Posted: September 27th, 2026