Senior Lawyer - Project Finance

Are you an experienced Project Finance Associate seeking an exciting new challenge?

My client is a leading international law firm is looking for a Senior Associate with expertise in mining or digital infrastructure to join their highly regarded London team.

This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions in some of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy.

In this role, you will have the chance to lead on cross-border financings, advising clients on multi-tiered, multi-tranched structures involving major projects in energy, telecoms, and natural resources. You will play a key part in structuring acquisition finance, refinancings, and restructurings, working closely with sponsors, lenders, and development finance institutions.

My client is known for its market-leading project finance practice, who regularly advises on market-leading projects. As part of the team, you will work alongside industry leaders with extensive experience in managing high-stakes transactions. This is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career with substantial responsibility and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex project finance transactions, with a focus on mining or digital infrastructure.
• Advise clients on acquisition finance, refinancing, and restructuring in the energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues on multi-jurisdictional projects and develop relationships with key stakeholders including sponsors, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Provide innovative solutions to drive large-scale, international projects.

Skills & Experience:

• 4-7 years' post-qualification experience in project finance, with expertise in mining or digital infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience advising on cross-border financings and complex financial structures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of clients and stakeholders.
• Proven experience in energy, infrastructure, or natural resources sectors.

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salary & Bonus: Attractive salary package and performance-driven bonuses.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive private medical insurance, mental health support, and wellness programs.
• Generous Annual Leave: Competitive holiday entitlement to ensure rest and recharge time.
• Career Development: Ongoing professional development with mentoring and involvement in market-leading projects.
• Pension Scheme: Strong pension plan with firm contributions for long-term security.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies to support family life.
• Inclusive Culture: A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative office environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career and gain exposure to some of the most innovative and high-profile projects in the project finance space. Work closely with leading industry experts and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure and natural resources.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.