Projects Infrastructure - Senior Associate - Sydney

The Opportunity

Our construction and infrastructure team are thriving and are now looking for an Associate based in Sydney to support the development of major infrastructure and energy projects for domestic and international clients.

As a leading construction firm in Australia we advise participants on the largest and most complex major projects in the country and regionally. Focusing on the infrastructure and energy sectors our team regularly acts for head contractors and developers in relation to the preparation and negotiation of EPC O&M/FM TSI BOP D&C PPP and infrastructure financing documents joint venture arrangements supply contracts connection agreements and other ancillary construction and services agreements. Our team also provides strategic procurement advice in relation to the early development phases and structuring of projects.

As a core member of the Projects team you will work closely with Partners and your colleagues (both in Australia and Asia) on high profile frontend energy and infrastructure projects primarily with major contractors and developers. Strong experience in advising and running PPP projects is ideal although we will consider candidates with experience advising on frontend design and construct and EPCs.

You will be given a high level of responsibility and autonomy to lead matters or work streams so you will need to be a technical expert who is confident advising clients with complex drafting and negotiation skills. Additionally you will be a key contributor to the success of the team working closely with Partners on business development activities to identify new client opportunities and contribute strategically to proposal and tender efforts. You will also be encouraged to develop your own valuable relationships and build on your market presence.

Candidate summary

At Pinsent Masons we do things a bit differently and look for highperformers who are not afraid to try new things and question the status quo. We put our team above all else because we consider our investment in you to be not just our best business activity but also our most rewarding one.

You will also have the following skills and attributes:

• An Australian qualified lawyer four to eight years postqualification experience in private practice
• Demonstrated experience in frontend construction and infrastructure law
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to assimilate information quickly and handle multiple priorities within tight timeframes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to liaise with clients and diverse stakeholder audiences
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for business development
• Bring energy and passion to the role!

About Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons is one of the worlds leading law firms with a rapidly growing presence in Australia built on a reputation for outstanding work for clients and genuine care for its people.

We focus on five key sectors: Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Energy Financial Services Infrastructure and Real Estate. Our practice teams Finance & Projects Property Risk Advisory Services and Transactional Services work collaboratively across these sectors.

The result is work for bluechip clients on the full lifecycle of vital projects and transactions that shape markets across the world.

In Australia we are rapidly growing with offices in Sydney Melbourne and Perth. We are well connected into our global network which results in rewarding work and unique career opportunities.

Most importantly we are a purpose and people led law firm.

Our purpose is to make business work better for people. That means constantly questioning how the world works and then being bold with our responses.

Our people are what drive this purpose. We want lawyers who bring their own unique experience to the firm are constantly curious and who meaningfully connect with their colleagues and clients. In return we provide an environment where our lawyers can drive their development work flexibly and learn fast.

What makes Pinsent Masons a great place to work

• We have a global reach and a local feel.With 27 offices and 2000 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific Europe Africa and the Middle East youll be exposed to domestic international and multijurisdictional highprofile work yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
• We do things a bit differently.Legal services are at the core of our business however we have diversifiedinto other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Vario flexible services.
• We like to be flexible.Our firm is professional and allows you to bring our whole self to work. Dress for your day and in your own style and participate in practices that support your wellbeing mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
• Were lots of fun and very inclusive. Youll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in and even run social activities diversity and inclusion networks and charitable initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity religion age physical or mental disability/long term condition sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Contact Details

If youre interested in learning more contact Recruitment Manager Ellie Rosenberg at

Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.