Energy & Infrastructure Associate

About the role

Greenberg Traurig LLP's London office is recruiting an Energy & Infrastructure Associate to join its expanding team, which advises on large energy and infrastructure projects and transactions across the UK, EMEA and globally. The work covers renewables, nuclear, CCUS, hydrogen, powered infrastructure such as data centres, EV and decarbonisation, spanning M&A, project development, financing and commercial contracts, as well as ESG, regulatory and advisory matters. Hours are 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, with flexibility depending on business needs.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth management of transactions and projects as part of the deal team
• Conduct and oversee specialist due diligence
• Draft and negotiate key projects and transaction documents
• Carry out self-motivated business development and support the wider team
• Manage all client work, liaise with clients and provide consistent, professional client service
• Keep all firm and client documentation confidential and secure
• Stay up to date with caselaw, policy and planned reforms

Required profile

• Experience in an energy-focused team, with significant experience in projects, energy M&A or project finance
• Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Commercial, pragmatic outlook and a flexible, hands-on approach
• Ability to work autonomously, manage several workstreams to tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Team player who can collaborate across the London office
• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent
• Admitted to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales or qualified overseas with London market experience

Required skills

• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent attention to detail and prioritisation

What we offer

• Comprehensive training and career development
• A diverse and inclusive work culture