Senior Associate, Corporate Energy and Infrastructure Specialist

2 weeks ago


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

About Herbert Smith Freehills

We are 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.

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 a broader team of specialists across the national practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support national and international clients on mergers & acquisitions, project development, joint ventures, policy & regulation, and complex commercial contracting in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
  • Undertake a range of work, including advising on mergers & acquisitions, project development, joint ventures, policy & regulation, and complex commercial contracting in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
  • Work with clients on transactions and projects throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

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 will align your growth with our ambitions.
  • 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.
  • 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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