Senior Associate / Counsel (Finance) - London in City of London

Trinity International LLP is a specialist international law firm focused on corporate, finance, projects and disputes work in emerging markets, particularly across Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The firm advises sponsors, investors, development finance institutions, multilaterals, commercial banks, funds, governments and other public sector stakeholders on complex cross-border transactions. The firm has deep experience across the power and renewables, infrastructure, resources, mining, oil and gas, petrochemicals, heavy industry, manufacturing and agribusiness sectors.

The Finance team advises lenders, development finance institutions, sponsors, developers, investors and governments on project finance, corporate finance, acquisition finance, structured finance and related project development matters, with a particular focus on transactions in emerging and frontier markets.

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Associate or Counsel to join our Finance practice. This is a full-time role based in our London office, with hybrid working requiring no fewer than three days per week in the office. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border financing transactions across emerging markets, often involving leading sponsors, infrastructure developers, commercial lenders, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, multilaterals and public sector stakeholders.

Although the role will be primarily focused on financing transactions, Trinity does not believe in lawyers having an unduly narrow focus. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to work across project development, M&A/private equity, commercial contracts and, where appropriate, disputes-related matters if the candidate so desires.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners, counsel and associates across the firm’s international offices and will be expected to contribute to transaction execution, client relationship management and business development initiatives.

Candidates must be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales or another recognised common law jurisdiction, typically with at least FIVE years’ post-qualification experience or equivalent transactional experience. Strong experience in financing transactions, ideally including project finance, corporate lending, acquisition finance, development finance or structured finance. Excellent drafting, negotiation, due diligence and project management skills, with proven ability to manage transaction processes efficiently and accurately. Experience working with lenders, development finance institutions, sponsors, developers, investors or public sector stakeholders would be advantageous. Experience in the energy, infrastructure, mining, natural resources, telecommunications, industrial or agribusiness sectors would be helpful. Experience of transactions in Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Latin America or other emerging markets would be an advantage. Strong academic credentials, fluency in English and, where applicable, the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

This is an opportunity to join one of the few specialist firms dedicated to complex emerging market transactions. Our lawyers work closely with clients on challenging and innovative projects across Africa and other developing markets, combining top-tier technical ability with commercial judgement, adaptability and a genuine interest in international business.

We offer a competitive remuneration package benchmarked against leading UK firms, with bespoke packages depending on the candidate’s experience, PQE, existing salary and profile. We also offer a bonus scheme and benefits package, which can be discussed in more detail with shortlisted candidates.