Project Finance Lawyer

11 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Recrevi Group Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per year

About the Job

An opportunity to join one of the world's most highly regarded Project Finance teams, based in New York.

  • Advise on some of the largest and most complex project financings globally
  • Work across energy transition, infrastructure, and renewables
  • Be part of a market-leading international firm with a reputation for excellence and collaboration

We're working with a premier global firm that continues to see significant growth in its New York Project Finance practice, offering exposure to world-class transactions and clients.

The Team

This top-ranked team advises sponsors, developers, financial institutions, and investors on the financing and development of major projects across sectors including renewables, conventional power, LNG, digital infrastructure, and transportation. The practice is known for its global reach, innovative deal structures, and seamless collaboration across offices worldwide.

The Role

You'll be involved in a broad range of complex project finance transactions — from greenfield developments to refinancings, portfolio acquisitions, and multi-source financings involving ECAs, DFIs, and multilaterals. The role offers significant responsibility, client exposure, and the opportunity to work alongside leading partners and highly regarded peers across the Americas and beyond.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Advising on all aspects of project development and financing, including structuring, due diligence, and documentation
  • Acting for sponsors, lenders, and investors on energy, infrastructure, and natural resource projects
  • Drafting and negotiating key project and finance documents
  • Collaborating with international colleagues on cross-border mandates

Requirements

  • 3–6 years' experience in project finance or related banking & finance work from a leading law firm
  • Experience advising lenders and/or sponsors on energy or infrastructure projects
  • Strong drafting and analytical skills with a commercial mindset
  • Excellent academics and communication skills

Lawyers from other common law jurisdictions (e.g. UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore) are encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world's most respected Project Finance practices. You'll work on landmark deals shaping the global energy and infrastructure landscape, with the support, resources, and international exposure to accelerate your career in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Contact Details

To learn more about the role, contact
Francesca Psaila
for a confidential discussion at

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