Senior Associate, Corporate Energy and Infrastructure Specialist
7 days ago
About Herbert Smith Freehills
We are a leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. Our Corporate Energy and Infrastructure team is a key strategic growth area in our Ambition strategy, and we are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Band 1 team in Sydney.
In this role, you will work closely with market-leading partners and a 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.
You will undertake a range of work supporting national and international clients, including 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. Our clients include governments and regulators, infrastructure and superannuation funds, trading houses, leading energy companies, and energy project developers.
This role offers the opportunity to work with clients on transactions and projects throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, in a dynamic, energetic, and collaborative team environment.
What you will bring:
- Demonstrable experience across M&A, project development, policy and regulation, and complex commercial contracting, 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 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.
What you can expect from us:
- We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. 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 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, 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.
- For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser -
- 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. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.
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