M&A Associate (E&I)
6 days ago
City of London
M&A Associate – Energy & Infrastructure (Private Practice) Overview Seeking a commercially minded M&A Associate to join a highly-ranked Energy & Infrastructure practice, at a leading US law firm. The successful candidate will advise sponsors, developers, utilities, infrastructure funds, lenders, and strategic investors on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions across the energy and infrastructure sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile transactions involving renewable energy, power generation, energy transition projects, utilities, transport, digital infrastructure, and other critical infrastructure assets. The associate will play a key role in transaction execution while working closely with partners, clients, and multidisciplinary teams across the firm. Key Responsibilities • Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, restructurings, and strategic investments within the energy and infrastructure sectors., • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation, including:, • Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), • Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs), • Joint Venture Agreements, • Shareholders' Agreements, • Investment and Subscription Agreements, • Confidentiality Agreements and Letters of Intent, • Manage and coordinate legal due diligence exercises and prepare due diligence reports., • Structure transactions and identify legal, regulatory, and commercial risks., • Work closely with specialist teams including projects, finance, competition, regulatory, tax, and real estate., • Support clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from initial structuring through signing and completion., • Advise on sector-specific matters relating to energy transition, renewables, power, utilities, transport, and infrastructure assets., • Manage transaction processes, timelines, and workstreams while supervising junior lawyers and trainees., • Participate in business development initiatives, client pitches, thought leadership, and industry events. Candidate Requirements Qualifications • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)., • Typically 3–7 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate M&A gained at a leading law firm., • Strong experience advising on private M&A transactions, ideally within the energy, infrastructure, or projects sectors. Technical Skills • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills., • Experience managing complex due diligence processes., • Strong understanding of corporate law, transaction structures, and deal execution., • Familiarity with energy and infrastructure assets, project structures, and sector-specific regulatory considerations., • Experience on cross-border transactions is advantageous. Personal Attributes • Commercially astute with strong business judgment., • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills., • Strong project management and organisational abilities., • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines., • Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills., • Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions. Preferred Sector Experience Experience advising on transactions involving: • Renewable energy projects (solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen), • Conventional power generation assets, • Energy transition and decarbonisation projects, • Utilities and regulated assets, • Transport infrastructure, • Digital infrastructure (data centres, fibre networks, telecommunications), • Public-private partnerships (PPP/PFI) and concession-based projects, • Infrastructure funds and sponsor-backed investments