Grondal Bruining, Energy and Resources Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Law Avenue Full time

The Role

As a member of one of Perth's leading boutique firms, you will work on exciting and challenging matters with blue-chip clients, while enjoying a relaxed working environment and fulfilling culture.

You will be part of a genuine team that enjoys its work and maintains authentic relationships between all staff.

We are looking to recruit a Commercial Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to work with James Bruining, Yvonne Jansen and the rest of the team in our Perth office on a wide variety of matters in the energy sector. The work includes drafting agreements, advising on regulatory issues, participating in negotiations and the full range of other support that clients in these sectors require.

You will work closely with Principals and other senior lawyers on matters involving:

  • renewable power projects (wind, solar, battery and thermal);
  • carbon capture and storage projects;
  • wholesale and retail transactions in the NEM, WEM and NWIS;
  • gas sales and purchases (wholesale and retail);
  • off-shore and on-shore oil & gas projects, including acquisitions and divestments, field and infrastructure development, exploration, procurement and joint venture issues;
  • gas pipelines and gas transportation services;
  • climate change and renewables; and
  • related commercial matters and advice.

Our West Perth location offers easy access to public transport, cafes and shopping.

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package in order to attract the very best legal talent.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • be a qualified lawyer with a minimum 2 years practicing experience;
  • have experience in the energy, natural resources or other commercial sectors - this may have involved working on key commercial agreements, providing regulatory advice, corporate transactional experience or as part of other specialist teams (eg, projects or construction);
  • have strong drafting and advanced writing skills;
  • have strong people skills that allow you to build rapport with clients and work in a boutique firm environment; and
  • enjoy learning and developing new skills.

To make a confidential application please apply online or send your CV to Ross Wheatley (LLB, LLM) from Law Avenue at quoting reference number

Please contact Ross on or via email if you would like to discuss this position or other available legal positions.

A list of our available legal positions can be found on our website


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