Solicitor/Senior Associate, Project Finance

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our leading Band 1 Project Finance team based in Sydney.

In this role, you will work with Partners Erin Wakelin and Elizabeth (Libby) Charlesworth, along with other leading Australian finance and project specialists in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, in a collaborative and cohesive national team.

What you'll do

• Join a market-leading Project Finance team advising on Australia's most complex and high-profile transactions across the energy transition, infrastructure, and mining sectors.

• Work on cutting-edge energy projects including wind, PV solar, battery storage, hybrid, pumped hydro, energy-from-waste, electric vehicle infrastructure, and hydrogen developments.

• Be part of transformative infrastructure deals spanning transport, healthcare, natural resources, social infrastructure, and social and affordable housing.

• Advise on both domestic and international projects, collaborating with top-tier clients who are shaping the future of their industries.

• Accelerate your career with exceptional learning opportunities, working alongside industry-leading partners and experts.

• Make a real impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

What you'll bring

• Experience in finance transactions from a leading Australian or international firm.

• Sharp attention to detail and a practical, commercial mindset.

• An ability to manage competing deadlines and complex matters.

• Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in working as part of a cohesive team.

• A commitment to our firm values of Human, Bold and Outstanding.

The Project Finance Practice

As one of the world's pre-eminent energy and infrastructure firms with a global reputation for excellence in the sector, we have a deep understanding of project finance transactions and the everyday operation of energy and infrastructure assets globally.

Our role as trusted advisers goes beyond simply advising on the financing of a project and extends to strategic advice and analysis, and the structuring, planning and documentation aspects of transactions.

Our Energy and Resources team and Banking and Finance teams are Chambers Australia Band 1 practices, reinforcing the exceptional work we do with our clients and the market-leading energy and infrastructure projects we advise on.

Some recent deals we are extremely proud to have had a role on are below:

• Wooreen BESS: advising Energy Australia on the project financing of the greenfield development and project financing of the 350 MW / 1400 MWh Wooreen Energy Storage System, located in Victoria's Latrobe Valley

• CPERI portfolio refinancing: advising CleanPeak Energy's Renewable Investment Trust (CPERI) on their $465 million debt portfolio refinancing deal to support future projects

• Central West Orana Regulated Concessions: advising Energy Corporation of NSW in relation to the financing aspects of the procurement of the CWO (and other) regulated concessions – creating the world first model for these projects which will be replicated around the world.

• Canberra Metro: advising the sponsors to the successful Canberra Metro consortium in relation to Stage 1 and subsequently on the augmentation with Stage 2A of the ACT Capital Metro PPP, including developing a successful model for ringfencing the completed, financed project Stage 1 while funding the new Stage 2A.

What you can expect from us

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. 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 will align your growth with our ambitions.

• 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 holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Apply now with your resume and academic transcript, or contact Carissa Bartels, Recruitment Manager ) for a confidential discussion.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.