Senior Associate, Corporate Energy and Infrastructure Specialist
4 days ago
About Herbert Smith Freehills
We are a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. Our goal is to provide premium quality, full-service legal advice to our clients.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Band 1 Corporate Energy and Infrastructure team, based in Sydney. In this role, you will work closely with market-leading partners and the broader team of specialists across the national practice.
You will have the opportunity to work on 'first-in-market' projects and with clients, both in Australia and internationally, who are at the forefront of the energy transition and private capital in the infrastructure sector. Your work will include advising on mergers & acquisitions, project development, joint ventures, policy & regulation, and complex commercial contracting in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
The team has been involved in many of the largest infrastructure transactions in Australia, across airports, ports, roads, rail, digital, energy, and social infrastructure. The team is also at the forefront of significant changes occurring in the Australian energy sector, including the establishment of renewable energy zones, interconnector development, and offshore wind and hydrogen projects.
What you will bring:
- Experience across M&A, project development, policy and regulation, and complex commercial contracting, ideally within the energy and infrastructure sector.
- 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.
- Proactive approach and a desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team.
- Interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a hunger to learn, develop, and contribute to a market-leading practice.
What we offer:
- Opportunity to work with clients on transactions and projects throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
- Dynamic, energetic, and collaborative team environment.
- Support for your personal and professional growth, with opportunities to learn on the job and through structured learning programs.
- Emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, with resources and support available to help you manage your workload and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package, including 26 weeks paid parental leave.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and we celebrate the diversity of our people. For more information, or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Ashley Irving, Recruitment Manager at ashley.irving@hsf.com.
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