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Job Description
Legal Director Finance & Projects
Salary: Bonus
Location: London
Shape Major Infrastructure & Banking Deals
Are you a finance lawyer ready to lead transformational infrastructure projects and complex banking transactions Our client a prestigious international law firm with 250 years of heritage is seeking an exceptional Legal Director to join their market-leading Finance & Projects team in London.
This is your opportunity to advise on landmark dealsfrom multi-billion pound nuclear power stations to major real estate financingswhile building enduring relationships with leading banks financial institutions and sophisticated borrowers.
The Role: Legal Director Finance & Projects
As Legal Director youll take a leading role in structuring and executing complex finance transactions managing sophisticated banking deals and building strategic client relationships. Youll have autonomy to run your own matters supervise junior lawyers and contribute to the strategic direction of the practice.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead Complex Finance Transactions:Manage high-value project finance infrastructure financing corporate debt real estate finance and banking transactions from inception to completion
- Client Ownership:Develop and maintain close relationships with major banks financial institutions infrastructure developers investors lenders and corporate borrowers
- Strategic Advisory:Provide commercially astute solutions-focused advice on financing structures security arrangements syndication underwriting debt transfers and portfolio transactions
- Project Finance Expertise:Advise on energy and infrastructure projects PPP/PFI transactions and major development financings
- Banking & Lending:Handle sophisticated lending transactions including asset-based lending leveraged finance funds finance and speciality finance
- Team Leadership:Supervise mentor and develop Associate and junior lawyers sharing your technical expertise generously
- Business Development:Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and develop new business across key sectors and financial institutions
- Cross-Practice Collaboration:Work alongside specialists in Corporate Real Estate Energy Infrastructure Tax and other practice areas to deliver integrated solutions
- Innovation Champion:Leverage legal technology and innovative financing structures to enhance efficiency and client service delivery
Sectors Youll Work Across:
Energy & Utilities Real Estate Transport Financial Services Technology Healthcare Advanced Manufacturing
Transaction Types:
Project Finance Corporate Debt Real Estate Finance Infrastructure Financing Asset-Based Lending Leveraged Finance Debt Capital Markets Funds Finance Derivatives & Securities Financing Syndicated Lending Portfolio Transactions
About You: Essential Requirements
- Qualified Solicitorin England and Wales with812 years PQEin banking and finance
- Proven track recordmanaging complex high-value finance transactions and/or project finance matters
- Strong technical expertiseacross banking and finance law including experience in at least two of: project finance corporate debt real estate finance infrastructure financing asset-based lending or leveraged finance
- Demonstrable client relationship skillswith experience managing major banks financial institutions or sophisticated corporate borrowers
- Team leadership experienceincluding supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
- Excellent drafting skillswith ability to produce clear legally effective facility agreements security documents and transaction documentation
- Commercially astutewith strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking around financing structures
- Business development mindsetwith ability to identify and pursue new opportunities with financial institutions and corporate clients
- Confident communicatorable to engage with senior bankers CFOs and C-suite executives
- Resilient and adaptablewith ability to manage multiple high-pressure transactions simultaneously
- Strong attention to detailwith ability to navigate complex security packages and intercreditor arrangements
Highly Desirable:
- Experience inproject finance(energy infrastructure PPP/PFI transactions)
- Real estate financeexpertise (development finance investment finance hotel finance)
- Sector specialization inenergy infrastructure real estate or financial services
- Track record ofbusiness development and client originationwith financial institutions
- Experience working in alarge international law firmenvironment
- Exposure tocross-border financingsand multi-jurisdictional transactions
- Knowledge ofsustainable finance green finance or ESG-linked financing
Whats On Offer: Comprehensive Rewards Package
Financial:
- Competitive salary: (dependent on experience)
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Market-leading benefits package
Working Environment:
- Flexible hybrid working model(minimum three days per week in the office)
- Modern London officein the heart of the citys business district with excellent transport links
- Collaborative collegiate culturethat values diversity innovation and ambition
Career Development:
- Clear progression pathwayto Partner level
- Comprehensive training programmesincluding technical skills-based and leadership development
- Mentoring and coaching supporttailored to your career goals
- International secondment opportunitiesacross the firms global network (Asia Europe Middle East)
- Access to cutting-edge legal technologyand specialist support teams
Work Quality:
- Landmark transactionsincluding multi-billion pound infrastructure projects
- Highest-calibre mattersfor major banks financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies
- Intellectually challenging workacross multiple sectors and transaction types
- Exposure to market-defining dealsand innovative financing structures
- Full-service firm resourceswith seamless collaboration across 50 practice areas
Culture & Support:
- Supportive high-performing teamenvironment
- Employee networkscelebrating diversity and inclusion
- Firm-wide commitmentto continuous improvement and innovation
- Work-life balance supported through flexible working arrangements
About Our Client
Our client is an international full-service law firm supporting over 5000 organisations across 100 countries. With offices spanning Asia Europe and the Middle East plus regional coverage across Africa India Latin America North America and beyond they are the natural choice for major banks financial institutions and their global equivalents.
Known for award-winning innovation and a 250-year heritage of excellence the firm combines deep sector expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Their Finance practice is recognized as a giant in the banking and finance sphere (The Lawyer) with extensive experience across diverse finance-related assignments.
Location & Working Arrangements
This role is based in the firms London office located in the heart of the citys business and financial district with excellent access to transport links amenities restaurants and cultural attractions.
The firm operates a flexible hybrid working model requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office to facilitate collaboration and teamwork. Occasional travel to other UK offices or international locations may be required for major transactions.
How to Apply
If youre ready to take the next step in your finance career and lead landmark transactions with a top-tier international practice we want to hear from you.
Please submit your CV in confidence. All applications will be treated with the utmost discretion.
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to protecting your privacy. All candidate information is handled in strict confidence and we will never share your details with any third party without your explicit written consent.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Forecasting
- Ellucian
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
