Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects Associate at Hogan Lovells in London

Job description

Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here. Job Title Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects Associate Office Location London Department Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects Working Hours 35 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm but additional hours may be required. We are happy to consider agile and flexible working patterns. Our approach to hybrid working allows for up to 40% of time working from home and 60% working in the office, please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss further. Department Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects The deals that we cover in our team are broader in scope and more relevant to the real world now than ever before and the market for these skills is broader and deeper than it has been in the 30 years since we did the first pathfinder deals in this area at legacy Hogan Lovells. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader’s Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects (“IERP”) practice is one of the largest and most diverse in the world. In recent​ years, our global team has advised on more than US$250bn of closed infrastructure and project finance deals. The role sits within the IERP group, with a particular focus on the Aerospace & Defence sub-team Our Aerospace and Defense sector advises leading aerospace, defense, and space companies, investors, and government stakeholders on some of the most complex and strategically significant projects in the market. Working at the intersection of national security, infrastructure, advanced technology, and global commerce, our lawyers help clients navigate evolving regulatory requirements, government contracting frameworks, cross-border investments, supply chain challenges, and major project developments. The practice is at the forefront of issues shaping the future of the sector, including digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, satellite technologies, and defense modernization. Representative experience : Rolls-Royce on the landmark US$11 billion “Unity” contract, the largest UK defense contract ever, to power the next generation of nuclear submarines for the UK Royal Navy. UK Meteorological Office on the £multi-billion ‘first of kind’ procurement for supercomputing as a service delivered through the world’s most advanced weather supercomputer. The Crown Estate on the award of a landmark agreement with Eni for the development of a carbon capture and storage project. (Carbon Capture Storage Deal of the Year, IJGlobal ESG Awards 2025, and IJGlobal Europe Awards 2025) ECO STOR on the financing of a pioneering large-scale BESS project with a capacity of 100 MW and 238 MWh, consisting of 64 battery containers, 32 inverter systems, and a substation. Advising European Investment Bank on Phase 1 financing and development of a 500MW solar power project and acting for investors on renewable energy projects worldwide. Key Responsibilities Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services. All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program. Technical Ability Possesses good working knowledge and understanding of the legal principles associated with the types of deals outlined above, including a good grounding in contract law; proactively develops this knowledge further. Ability to manage transactions, as appropriate and depending on their complexity, reporting directly to the supervising partner. Strong project management and organisational skills, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards. Shows awareness of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions. Good problem solving ability, with attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Appetite to develop use of new legal technology as appropriate for the tasks Team Work and Interpersonal Skills Motivated, reliable and flexible. Resilient and able to perfo