M&A Associate (E&I) in 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. Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, restructurings, and strategic investments within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs) Investment and Subscription Agreements 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. Advise on sector-specific matters relating to energy transition, renewables, power, utilities, transport, and infrastructure assets. Participate in business development initiatives, client pitches, thought leadership, and industry events. 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. Familiarity with energy and infrastructure assets, project structures, and sector-specific regulatory considerations. Commercially astute with strong business judgment. Strong project management and organisational abilities. Renewable energy projects (solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen) Conventional power generation assets Energy transition and decarbonisation projects Utilities and regulated assets Digital infrastructure (data centres, fibre networks, telecommunications) Public-private partnerships (PPP/PFI) and concession-based projects Infrastructure funds and sponsor-backed investments