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Senior Project Finance Lawyer

United Kingdom, London 160.00 - 180.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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A highly regarded boutique law firm within the projects, energy and infrastructure sector is seeking to engage an experienced Project Finance Lawyer on a remote consultancy basis, supporting a strong pipeline of work across the Gulf. This opportunity is aimed at lawyers with upwards of 8 years’ PQE who bring deep project finance expertise and are looking for a more flexible, portfolio-style way of working. You will play a key role in advising on complex, cross-border transactions, often linked to large-scale infrastructure and energy developments. The role offers genuine autonomy, with responsibility for managing matters end-to-end, and will suit individuals comfortable operating at a senior level without day-to-day supervision. Consultants can expect an initial flow of work equivalent to circa 20 hours per week, with the likelihood of this increasing as demand grows. The workload will involve project finance elements of PPP and infrastructure projects across Gulf region. As such, prior regional experience is essential.

Job Responsibility

  • Advising on complex, cross-border transactions, often linked to large-scale infrastructure and energy developments
  • Managing matters end-to-end
  • Project finance elements of PPP and infrastructure projects across Gulf region

Requirements

  • Qualified in England & Wales, or other commonwealth juristidictions such as Australia and/or New Zealand, for example
  • 8+ years’ PQE with a strong grounding in project finance
  • Proven experience advising on projects across the Gulf region
  • Background in a leading international or City law firm
  • Confident working independently with strong commercial judgement
  • Interest in flexible, consultancy-based legal work

What we offer

  • Flexible, fully remote consultancy model
  • Ability to integrate alongside other professional commitments
  • Scope to build longer-term involvement as workflow increases
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