Project Finance Lawyer

Project Finance Associate (3-6 PQE)

Burges Salmon: Brilliance belongs here.

Are you a project finance lawyer looking to accelerate your career in one of the UK's most dynamic and fast-growing sectors?

Do you want to advise on the financing of energy transition and infrastructure projects that are helping to shape the future economy?

Are you looking for the opportunity to work alongside market-leading clients and recognised experts whilst building meaningful client relationships and developing your own specialism?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

The Team

Our Energy & Infrastructure Finance team advises lenders, sponsors, developers, investors and public sector bodies on complex financings across the energy and infrastructure spectrum. From renewable energy and energy transition projects to sustainable transport and major infrastructure developments, we support clients throughout the lifecycle of their assets.

Our lawyers combine specialist project finance expertise alongside corporate, real estate, construction, projects, planning and regulatory colleagues to provide seamless, commercially-focused advice on sophisticated transactions.

The team is recognised for its work across a range of areas including:

• Solar
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Wind
• Energy from waste
• Hydrogen and other sustainable fuels
• Energy transition
• Sustainable transport
• Data centres
• Defence and strategic infrastructure

You'll work alongside leading partners and lawyers who are passionate about delivering exceptional client service whilst fostering a genuinely collaborative and supportive team culture.

What You'll Do

You will play a key role on a wide range of complex and high-profile transactions, including:

• Project financings
• Acquisition and asset financings
• Refinancings of operational projects
• Portfolio and fund financings
• Cross-border energy and infrastructure projects

You'll have direct exposure to clients from the outset, working closely with lenders, sponsors, investors and developers on strategic projects that support energy transition and infrastructure development in the UK and internationally.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver integrated solutions, whilst developing a strong understanding of the sectors and markets in which our clients operate.

What You'll Need

We're looking for an ambitious, commercially-minded lawyer who enjoys working collaboratively and is motivated by complex, high-value transactions.

You'll ideally have:

• 3-6 years' PQE gained in project finance specifically
• Experience acting for lenders and/or borrowers
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills
• A desire to develop a specialism in energy and infrastructure finance
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in the energy transition and/or infrastructure markets
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach to working with clients and colleagues
• Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland

Why Join Us?

At Burges Salmon, we're committed to helping our people thrive professionally and personally.

You'll enjoy early responsibility, meaningful client exposure and high-quality work whilst being supported by approachable, industry-recognised partners and colleagues who are invested in your development.

Meaningful Work:

You'll work on nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects that have a real impact, helping clients deliver innovative solutions that support the future of energy, transport, and infrastructure.

Personal Growth:

We'll support your career development through high-quality training, mentoring, client exposure, and opportunities to build technical expertise in one of the legal market's fastest-growing specialisms.

A Sense of Belonging:

You will be welcomed into a supportive team where your contribution is valued and where people genuinely enjoy working together.

Flexibility & Wellbeing:

We understand that everyone works differently. Our hybrid working model, wellbeing initiatives and supportive culture help our people perform at their best both inside and outside work.

The Firm

At Burges Salmon, we are ambitious for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our environment is professional yet progressive, offering exceptional quality work alongside a genuine commitment to wellbeing, flexibility and inclusion.

We are proud to attract and retain some of the best legal talent in the market through our collaborative culture and commitment to helping people achieve their potential.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive reward package, including:

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension contribution
• Holiday entitlement with options to buy and sell leave
• Family-friendly benefits
• Wellbeing support and initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Inclusion & Accessibility

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from talented people from all backgrounds and identities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fully accessible and providing any adjustments required throughout the process.

Get in Touch

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson for an informal and confidential conversation.