Corporate Energy Lawyer

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About Herbert Smith Freehills

We are a leading international law firm providing premium quality, full-service legal advice across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 professionals, including 3,100 lawyers, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations.

Our clients value our solution-focused expertise and our commitment to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation. We create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, where you can perform at your best while maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

The Role

As a Senior Associate in our Band 1 Corporate Energy and Infrastructure team, you will work closely with market-leading partners and a broader team of specialists. You will have the opportunity to work on 'first-in-market' projects and with clients who are at the forefront of the energy transition and private capital in the infrastructure sector.

Key responsibilities include advising on mergers & acquisitions, project development, joint ventures, policy & regulation, and complex commercial contracting in the energy and infrastructure sectors. You will work with clients on transactions and projects throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Requirements

  1. Experience across M&A, project development, policy and regulation, and complex commercial contracting, ideally within the energy and infrastructure sector.
  2. An excellent academic record, with the ability to apply technical legal knowledge in a commercial environment.
  3. First-class attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to comprehend intricate legal matters and manage large-scale transactions.
  4. A proactive approach and a desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team.
  5. A keen interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a hunger to learn, develop, and contribute to a market-leading practice.

What We Offer

  • 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.
  • 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, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

Working for Herbert Smith Freehills

We are a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders and abilities.


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