Solicitor, Corporate Energy and Infrastructure Specialist

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, 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. 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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our market-leading Energy and Infrastructure team based in Sydney. In this role, you will work closely with leading partners and specialists across our national practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake a range of work that supports 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic, energetic, and fun team environment.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience across any of M&A, project development, policy and regulation, and complex commercial contracting.
  • An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset.
  • A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team.
  • An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team.
  • A keen interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors with a hunger to learn and develop and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice.

What We Offer

  • A world-leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals.
  • A commitment to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation.
  • A client-centred, commercially driven, and solution-focused approach.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • A range of learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
  • A focus on employee wellbeing and mental health.

Join Our Team

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 are a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.



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