Principal Associate - Project Development Lawyer at Gowling WLG UK LLP
London, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Legal Services

Description

ABOUT YOU:

  • Qualified lawyer at the Senior / Principal Associate level, with a focus on renewable energy or infrastructure projects, either in-house or in private practice
  • Experience in project development and construction (FIDIC experience a plus).
  • Proven ability in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating credit support packages.
  • Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing and negotiating EPC contracts and power purchasing agreement (PPAs)
  • Renewable energy experience is preferred, with additional expertise in infrastructure/PPP, Energy From Waste (EFW), Anaerobic Digestion (AD), and water projects is advantageous.
  • Understanding of project bankability, with experience in structuring and producing borrower/lender due diligence reports, as well as project finance knowledge.
  • A strategic and commercially minded approach, capable of identifying risks and executing solutions swiftly and efficiently.Excellent drafting skills, ensuring precision in contracts and correspondence.
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Responsibilities

We have a great opportunity for a proficient Project Development Lawyer with experience in renewable energy / infrastructure projects to join our team based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects across domestic and international markets, spanning a variety of sectors and jurisdictions.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

  • Work closely with developers, lenders, and major international tier 1 contractors.
  • Lead on project development and construction matters, providing expert legal guidance.
  • Review, negotiate and draft EPC contracts, PPAs, and credit support packages with precision.
  • Offer strategic legal insight into project financing and risk assessment.Contribute to renewable energy and infrastructure projects across domestic and international jurisdictions.

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