Senior Associate Projects Energy and Infrastructure
Senior Associate Projects Energy and Infrastructure
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Job Description
The Opportunity
Our Projects Energy & Infrastructure (PEI) team is growing and were looking for ambitious Senior Associates and Solicitors to join us in Brisbane.
Recognised as a market leader across Australia we specialise in projects corporate energy infrastructure and EPC working on some of the most exciting and complex matters in the industry across multiple sectors.
In this role you will be joining a highly regarded practice led by Peter Butler 2025 Lawyer of the Year in Project Finance and Development Practice in the Queensland market by Best Lawyers) a senior infrastructure and government advisory expert with 30 years experience gained from working in the Australian market and internationally.
You will also be working alongside Partner Kathryn Pacey a leading practitioner in environment planning climate change natural resources government practice and project development profiled in Chambers Global Asia Pacific Legal 500 International Financial Law Review and Best Lawyers.
With two more partners soon joining usbringing deep expertise in corporate energy and infrastructureour practice is set for even greater success.
We are seeking highcalibre legal professionals with experience in projects energy construction or infrastructure who have a growth and expansion mindset and are ready to take their careers to the next level. This is an opportunity to be part of a topranked team work alongside renowned legal experts and contribute to a highgrowth highimpact practice.
The team has extensive experience advising on the procurement acquisition and divestment of major infrastructure assets the development and construction of major projects as well as complex government infrastructure transactions spanning sectors including transport energy water health education telecommunications forestry and real estate. The team acts for government bodies finance providers project sponsors contractors and investors based in Australia and internationally.
Your day could typically involve:
Advising public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure projects asset transactions and major procurements.
Advising on M&A transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors joint venture arrangements project development LNG and gas sales and transportation agreements and new energy projects.
Assisting clients in navigating strategic procurement including designing tender processes and supporting bidding consortia to frame successful bids.
Supporting project structuring risk assessments and business case development.
Providing legal and commercial advice on project delivery models including construction agreements equity arrangements and operations and maintenance arrangements.
Advising on government asset transactions restructures sales and procurements as well as broader government advisory work often on sensitive and novel/pathfinder matters.
What you will bring:
Demonstrated experience in infrastructure project delivery procurement or asset transactions and investments (whether in the Energy or infrastructure sectors) in a private practice or inhouse environment.
An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset.
Firstclass attention to detail and the ability to comprehend intricate legal matters.
A proactive approach and a desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team.
The ability to work effectively within tight timeframes both collaboratively and autonomously.
A hunger to learn develop and contribute to maintaining a marketleading practice.
What you can expect from us:
Were a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia we are committed to high performance collaboration diversity and digital innovation. We are clientcentred commercially driven and renowned for our solutionfocused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences supportive challenges team collaboration mentors and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
We value your wellbeing both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support youll have it and well empower you to harness your personal strengths navigate uncertainty embrace opportunities and effectively manage things within your control.
For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here: us to be part of a human bold and outstanding team at Australias market leading law firm.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman Bold and Outstanding.
For more information or a confidential discussion please reach out to Donella Gressieux Senior Recruitment Advisor at
Team
Projects Energy & InfraWorking Pattern
Location
BrisbaneContract type
Permanent ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman Bold and Outstanding.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
