Senior Associate, Infrastructure, Energy

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Direct message the job poster from Brighton Search Legal Search and Recruitment | Ex Top-Tier | | +61 406 403 026 Melbourne | Major national & regional projects | Front-end focus Our Client Our client is a global firm with a strong and growing presence in Australia.
Known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and sector-focused approach, the firm offers a compelling alternative to traditional top-tier practices.
The Construction & Infrastructure team is widely respected for its work across front-end infrastructure, energy, and major projects, advising private sector clients on significant developments across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
With a focus on practical, commercially astute advice and the ability to flex across complex project structures, the team is well-positioned for strategic growth.
The Melbourne team is now seeking a Senior Associate to play a key role in the continued expansion of this high-performing and well-connected practice.
The Opportunity You'll play a key role advising on high-value infrastructure and energy projects, working across a broad range of front-end matters including: EPC, O&M/FM, TSI, BOP, D&C, and PPP contracts Supply and services agreements, joint ventures, connection agreements, and other critical project documentation Early-phase project structuring and strategic advice You will work closely with top-tier trained partners and collaborate with lawyers across Australia and internationally.
This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a client-facing position and is eager to contribute to business development, build their market presence, and play a strategic role in the long-term success of the practice.
If you're seeking meaningful work on front-end infrastructure and energy projects – and a pathway to further leadership – this could be the perfect next step.
About You To succeed in this role, you will ideally have: 5+ years' experience across major construction, infrastructure or energy projects Deep familiarity with contract suites such as D&C, EPC, and PPP — experience advising on PPPs will be highly regarded A proactive and commercial mindset, with confidence in running complex matters and advising clients directly A team-oriented approach, with a desire to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to a high-performing culture An interest in leveraging a global network to drive practice growth, with support to build your own client relationships Strong drafting and negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment will round out your strengths.
About Brighton Search Brighton Search is a specialist legal recruitment agency focused on connecting top-tier lawyers with leading firms across Australia.
With a strong candidate-first approach and deep market insight, we take pride in supporting lawyers through pivotal career moves.
Founded by a former in-house recruitment lead at a global top-tier law firm, we understand the nuance and timing involved in legal recruitment — and we partner with individuals and clients with honesty, discretion, and care.
Please do not delay and apply now.
For further information or a confidential conversation, please contact Ashley Irving at Brighton Search on +61 406 403 026 or Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Legal Services and Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brighton Search by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Lawyer" roles.
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