We are looking for an associate to join our Corporate team in London, to support our Energy and Infrastructure practices. We have a truly global practice and act for both financial and industry parties on private & public M&A, other corporate transactions and complex commercial transactions, and also for project procurers, developers and lenders on the development of energy and infrastructure assets. Our growing ESG practice acts for parties across the energy sector advising on the energy transition, climate change and related governance issues. We pride ourselves on the quality of our mandates and how we deliver them. Our fee earners work on both fast paced international M&A / corporate matters as well as long-term major project development. We are on the legal panels of a host of leading energy and infrastructure investors. Herbert Smith Freehills was recently named by Legal500 UK as a Tier One firm for both Oil & Gas and Power and Energy & Infrastructure. The firm was also ranked Band 1 by Chambers UK for Oil and Gas and Band 2 for Energy & Natural Resources: Power and Infrastructure, as well as Band 1 for ESG. Primary Objectives: Deliver excellent client service and manage and deliver discrete pieces of legal work. Make an effective contribution to the firm’s work by aiming to meet and exceed target hours. Build a solid foundation of commercial and legal expertise within a chosen area of law and strengthen relationships with clients, frequently acting as a direct point of contact. Be responsible for some management and delegation of work to and support of junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities: Role-specific - this role will entail a range of transactional corporate work within the Energy and Infrastructure sector. Manage work to support optimal utilisation; assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate; delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members, consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues; and manage the billing process as appropriate. Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress. Support the firm and others - establish effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; contribute to the firm’s initiatives (eg corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities); mentor and support juniors; raise profile by being involved with external bodies and supporting and attending marketing/industry events; and assist with internal training and preparation of legal precedents. Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and contribute to billing, engagement and client acceptance processes.