Legal Counsel - Project Finance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded in-house legal team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role will focus primarily on supporting the organisation's energy and infrastructure investment activities

Client Details

Our client is a well-established UK investment and asset management business with a strong track record of deploying capital into sectors that deliver both commercial returns and positive long-term impact. Managing multi-billion-pound investments across a diverse range of specialist strategies, the organisation has built a reputation for innovation, responsible investment and sustainable growth.

Description

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• Provide legal support on the structuring, negotiation and execution of energy, infrastructure, and financing transactions.
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• Draft and negotiate finance and project documentation including facility agreements, PPAs, EPC contracts, O&M agreements and related transaction documents.
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• Advise on legal, regulatory, and commercial risks, delivering practical solutions that support business objectives.
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• Support the management of existing investments and loan portfolios, including amendments, waivers and consents.
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• Ensure completion of post-transaction requirements and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and governance frameworks.
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• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisers, acting as a trusted legal partner to the business.
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Profile

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• 4+ PQE
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• Experience with project or infrastructure finance coming from an energy or financial services background
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• Available for a 9 - 12-month period starting from September
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• Working inhouse or in private practice
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• Available to commute into London on a hybrid basis
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Job Offer

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• Salary up to £110,000 depending on candidate experience plus bonus and benefits package
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• Hybrid working arrangements.
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• Opportunity to work on high-profile energy and infrastructure transactions.
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• Modern working environment that embraces technology, innovation and continuous improvement
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