Project Finance Lawyers – US Firm London
A leading international (US-headquartered) law firm is currently undertaking a significant expansion of its Projects / Project Finance practice in London, representing one of the most active and high-priority hiring mandates within the firm globally.
The team is in a strong position of growth, with multiple hires approved for expansion to the practice, and is actively seeking to engage with high-calibre project finance lawyers in the London market. While there are candidates already there remains genuine headcount and appetite for additional strong profiles.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established and highly collaborative projects platform that continues to gain momentum in the London market. The team is led by a group of respected and experienced partners, and offers:
- A primary focus on project finance transactions, across a broad range of sectors
- Exposure to project development work, providing a well-rounded projects offering
- Access to high-quality, international deal flow
- A genuinely collaborative environment with strong partner engagement
- The chance to join during a period of strategic investment and growth
Candidate Profile
The firm is taking a deliberately flexible and open-minded approach to this search, with a focus on identifying well-rounded, technically strong lawyers rather than adhering to a rigid set of criteria.
Key considerations include:
- Demonstrable experience in project finance (essential)
- Exposure to project development considered advantageous, but not required
- Open to candidates from a wide range of firm backgrounds, including strong international and offshore firms
- Foreign-qualified lawyers are encouraged to apply, provided they have relevant London market experience
- Suitable for mid-level through to more senior associates, with scope for progression
The firm offers a market-leading US compensation structure, including:
- Cravath salary scale (top-tier US pay in London)
- Competitive bonus structure, including both summer and year-end bonuses
- Potential sign-on bonuses for the right candidates
- Consistently strong deal flow supporting hours and bonus achievement
This role has been identified internally as a key strategic growth area and is one of the most urgent hiring needs across the wider firm with multiple positions available, offering rare flexibility in hiring.
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