Senior Associate, Projects, Energy and Infrastructure

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the worlds largest markets key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change we work alongside you on demanding litigation exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy infrastructure and resources. And were focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people who help us deliver on our ambition which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our market-leading Corporate Projects Energy and Infrastructure (PEI) practice based in Sydney.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading partner Cassandra Wee a recognised expert in the electricity gas and carbon sectors. The role also includes working closely with other market-leading energy & corporate partners David Ryan Peter Davis and Amit Jois. Youll join an integrated energy practice and collaborate across a well-established network of lawyers each who are brilliantly minded technically excellent and fun to work with.

What youll do

The Corporate PEI group has a strong sector focus in energy (including renewables batteries LNG gas power assets hydrogen) decarbonisation and infrastructure (data centres telecommunications transport public infrastructure). The team leads across corporate and M&A matters foreign investment joint development arrangements strategic regulatory matters and complex commercial contracts such as offtake agreements.

Youll work on premium projects and partner with the industrys top clients - both in Australia and internationally - who are driving the energy transition and shaping private capital investment in infrastructure. Cassandras practice brings a depth of exciting Australian energy mandates as well as energy trading and investments out of Asia.

This is a dynamic collaborative role with exposure to high-impact transactions and projects across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region all within a supportive and energetic team environment.

What youll bring

• Demonstrable experience across project development policy and regulation corporate M&A and complex commercial contracting (such as connection/offtake) ideally within the energy and infrastructure sector.

• An excellent academic record with the ability to apply technical legal knowledge in a commercial environment.

• First-class attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to comprehend intricate legal matters and manage large-scale transactions.

• A focus on client service and growing business and client relationships.

• A proactive approach and a desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team.

• A keen interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors with a hunger to learn develop and contribute to a market-leading practice.

• An innovative mindset curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us:

• Were a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia we are committed to high performance collaboration diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred commercially driven and renowned for our solution-focused 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.

• Join 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 Values - Human Bold and Outstanding.

Apply now with your resume and academic transcript or contact Tamara Salem Recruitment Manager () for a confidential discussion.

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Diversity & 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.