High-Profile Energy Lawyer for Melbourne

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

At 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, our ambition is to provide premium quality, full-service legal advice to our clients.

We advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe, including leading diversified and renewable energy companies, upstream/midstream O&G and LNG companies, and financial sponsors active in the energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors.

This role is seeking a Senior Associate to join our award-winning Corporate Energy, Resources, and Infrastructure team in our Melbourne office, working closely with Partners Nick Baker and Neena Aynsley, as well as other Corporate Energy, Resources, and Infrastructure Partners across our national practice.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' experience with clients in the energy, resources, or infrastructure sectors, preferably with solid corporate transactional experience. They will be responsible for advising on acquisitions and divestments, joint ventures, investment platforms, project development, and commercial contracts in the energy, resources, and infrastructure sector.

As part of our team, you will benefit from exceptional learning opportunities working on 'first in the market' deals and with clients who are at the forefront of the energy transition. You will also work closely with team members in Australia and globally on transactions and projects throughout Australia, the Asia-Pacific, and South America.

We offer a highly competitive salary package, with an estimated annual salary of AU$180,000 - AU$250,000, depending on your level of experience and qualifications. In addition to your base salary, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

  • A comprehensive bonus scheme
  • Generous superannuation contributions
  • A flexible working arrangement
  • Professional development opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion and 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.

To learn more about this opportunity, please click here for a detailed overview of our benefits package.



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