Senior Associate

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Piper Alderman Full time
  • Construction and infrastructure
  • Renewable energy and new technologies
  • Project delivery and financing
  • Dynamic and growing practice group

Our high performing Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate (4-7 years PQE) with outstanding front-end experience. If you are someone with an interest in high quality, significant value work, with an excellent work ethic and reputable industry experience, we'd love to meet you

You'll be joining an incredible high performing team working with partners Martin Lovell and Juniper Watson. Martin is an expert in the field and recognised in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Doyles's Guide for his expertise in projects, infrastructure and energy.

The role
This role provides the opportunity for technical development and career growth, and offers:

  • Quality Work: You will have the chance to work on $bn mega projects while based in South Australia
  • Enviable client list: Sophisticated clients with major significant projects
  • Development and mentoring: Firm culture demonstrates our commitment to professional development supported by daily on-the-job support by industry-leading Partners

On a Day-to-day Basis You Will Be

  • Working on sophisticated transactions involving complex legal issues
  • Drafting complex, bespoke commercial agreements – including project agreements, construction contracts, services and supply contracts and undertaking detailed due diligence for clients
  • Providing intelligent outcomes to clients on the full project lifecycle including project and contract structuring, compliance, planning, commercial negotiation strategy and operational matters
  • Supporting the development and training of junior lawyers in the practice group
  • participating in client attraction, retention and practice development

About You

  • You'll have 4+ years PQE experience in front-end Projects/Construction/Energy work
  • An excellent academic record coupled with strong technical legal skills
  • A commitment to excellence and delivery of high quality outcomes to our clients
  • Ability to effectively manage your own time, managing competing tasks and at time working to tight deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A proactive and 'can do' attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow your career with Piper Alderman

About Us
Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.

Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks.

At Piper Alderman we promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

Our perks
We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including, but not limited to:

  • A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Wellbeing Program.
  • Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
  • An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
  • Purchased annual leave options.
  • A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible
  • A range of corporate discounts.
  • Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono work.

Apply today
Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Please submit an application by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement. Please note, no applications will be accepted directly via email.



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