Energy & Infrastructure M&A Lawyer (Sydney)

At Ashurst, we don't just advise on deals — we shape the market.

Ashurst is at the forefront of the energy transition in Australia and has also advised on some of Australia's most significant infrastructure assets. Our Corporate Transactions team is integral to Ashurst's prominence in these sectors. WE are at the forefront of some of Australia's most complex and high-profile matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors, spanning:

• Public and private M&A in the energy and infrastructure assets, including takeovers and business/asset acquisitions and disposals
• Joint ventures and corporate governance
• Foreign investment advice and corporate aspects of greenfield energy and infrastructure projects
• Restructuring and recapitalisations

Our practice consistently advises on the matters that make headlines, working with leading investors, developers and owners of major energy and infrastructure assets in Australia.

The Opportunity

Ashurst's bold 2027 strategy involves significant investment in our Corporate Transactions teams across Australia.

We are seeking Lawyers with strong M&A experience specifically within the energy and/or infrastructure sectors to join our Corporate Transactions team in Sydney.

This role is ideal for someone looking to make a long-term commitment to their career in corporate law within a firm that will back their development and ambitions.

What We're Looking For

• Proven M&A experience, ideally gained at a leading firm (2 years + PQE)
• Experience within the energy and infrastructure sector is preferred, or a keen interest to develop skills in this space
• Excellent technical and drafting skills
• A commercial mindset and ability to provide strategic advice
• Strong team orientation, with the drive to mentor and support junior colleagues
• Commitment to building long-term client relationships

This is an outstanding career-defining opportunity for a talented lawyer to join one of Australia's leading corporate practices, working on the matters that are shaping the energy transition and infrastructure sectors in Australia, and define careers.

Recent work

• Kinetic
  : acting for Foresight in respect of the sale of interests in global bus operator, Kinetic.
• Healthscope
  : acting for the Healthscope receivers in respect of the sales process for Healthscope's 36 hospitals.
• Sojitz / Capella
  : acting for Sojitz in relation to the acquisition of Capella.
• Endeavour Energy / Edwards Consortium
  : acting for the private owners of Endeavour Energy in relation to Endeavour Energy's participation in the ACEREZ Consortium, the selected proponent for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, including the equity and investment arrangements with Acciona and Cobra.
• Ark Energy
  : acting or Ark Energy in relation to its investment into the McIntyre Wind Farm, one of Australia's largest wind farms.
• JJ Richards
  : acting for Basalt Infrastructure in relation to the acquisition of JJ Richards.
• Sun Cable
  : acting for the administrators on the sale process for Australia's largest renewable energy project.
• Gippsland Offshore Wind Projects
  : acting for multiple successful proponents in relation to the corporate and FIRB aspects of approved offshore wind projects.

Why Ashurst?

• High-profile, complex work
  : Get exposure to transactions that set the standard in the market.
• Long-term growth
  : We are committed to investing in our people. Our track record of developing lawyers into market-leading practitioners is second to none.
• Supportive, collegiate culture
  : Work in a collaborative environment where excellence is expected, but support is guaranteed.
• Global platform
  : As part of a premier international firm, you'll have the opportunity to work across jurisdictions and sectors.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.