Corporate Energy Transactions Associate

Overview

A leading US law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate Energy Transactions Associate to join its growing London team. This is a growth hire within a highly regarded energy practice, offering broad exposure to corporate, projects and commercial matters across the global energy sector.

This is not a pure project finance role. The team is looking for a lawyer who wants to build a long-term career in energy transactions, with work spanning M&A, project development, joint ventures, commercial contracts and related sector-specific arrangements.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on complex energy-sector transactions across corporate, projects and commercial work.
• Work on M&A, joint ventures, project development matters and commercial arrangements.
• Support cross-border mandates across key international energy markets.
• Work closely with a broad partner group rather than being tied to a single partner.
• Take on meaningful responsibility within a collaborative, specialist team.
• Develop rounded experience across upstream, midstream, downstream and broader energy-related matters.

About You

• 3-6 PQE.
• Strong experience in energy, natural resources or closely related sector-focused transactional work.
• Background from a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, leading US firm, recognised energy practice or relevant in-house environment.
• Strong academic record from a leading university.
• Able to discuss transaction experience clearly, including deal structure, key issues and your role on matters.
• Genuine interest in building a long-term career within the energy sector.
• French or Spanish language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why Apply?

• Join a specialist energy practice with a strong reputation for high-quality international work.
• Work on sophisticated corporate, projects and commercial transactions across the energy sector.
• Benefit from the platform and resources of a major US firm, combined with the autonomy of a successful London office.
• Gain broad exposure across partners, clients and transaction types in a non-siloed team structure.
• Join a collaborative, supportive team with a strong emphasis on trust, flexibility and responsibility.
• Develop within a practice that invests in its lawyers and offers direct partner access.
• Build international experience across markets including Africa, the Middle East and the US.

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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch to explore whether the role could be a strong fit for your experience and career goals.