Senior Lawyer, Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Specialist

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About Herbert Smith Freehills

We are a leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. Our market-leading Projects, Energy, and Infrastructure group is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Lawyer or Senior Associate to join our Brisbane office.

In this role, you will work closely with leading Partner Peter G. Butler and other partners and lawyers across our national team. Our Queensland and national teams continue to grow, and we are seeking lawyers who wish to grow their career with our market-leading team working on some of the highest profile projects in Queensland and across Australia.

As a Senior Lawyer or Senior Associate, you will advise public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure projects, asset transactions, and major procurements. You will support project structuring, risk assessments, and business case development, and assist clients in navigating strategic procurement, including designing tender processes and supporting bidding consortia to frame successful bids.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Lawyer or Senior Associate to join our leading Projects, Energy, and Infrastructure group, based in Brisbane. In this role, you will work closely with leading Partner Peter G. Butler and other partners and lawyers across our national team.

What You Will Bring

  • Demonstrated experience in infrastructure project delivery, procurement, and asset transactions in a private practice or in-house environment.
  • An excellent academic record, coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset.
  • First-class attention to detail and the ability to comprehend intricate legal matters.
  • A proactive approach and a desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team.
  • The ability to work effectively within tight timeframes, both collaboratively and autonomously.
  • A hunger to learn, develop, and contribute to maintaining 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 make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too.
  • We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you.
  • We value your wellbeing, both at home and work, and we place a strong emphasis on mental health.


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