Associate / Senior Associate, Projects — Edinburgh
- LocationEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Work typeOn-site
- Experience4+ PQE
- PracticeEnergy, Government & Public
A leading international law firm
Apply in confidence →Senior associate-level role in a projects team advising on energy, transport and wider infrastructure matters. The team acts for both public and private sector clients on project delivery, project finance, PPP/DPC and energy transition work across the UK and internationally.
The role offers exposure to high-profile, technically complex transactions (including offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS and other net-zero projects), opportunities for client-facing work and business development, and internal secondments across other UK and international offices. Hybrid, office-based or fully remote arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
- Minimum 4 years' PQE in projects, project finance, PPP/DPC or energy transactions.
- Strong drafting and contract negotiation skills; experience managing detailed transactional documentation.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a larger team on complex cross‑discipline matters.
- Excellent commercial judgment, client service orientation and business development instincts; resilience and strong interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding academic record and good project management capability; rail experience preferable.
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