Senior Associate/Special Counsel: Corporate Energy

1 day ago

Perth, Western Australia Naiman Clarke Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Senior Associate/Special Counsel: Corporate Energy

  • Shape Perth's E&R deal landscape within a truly global partnership
  • Genuine pathway to Partnership due to planned growth
  • Strong bonus scheme and extensive benefits

About your new employer:

  • Leading international law firm with a strong presence across energy, resources, and construction sectors
  • Perth office of 50+ staff with an established Corporate Energy team supported nationally
  • Recognised for its technical excellence, cross-border capabilities, and deep sector experience
  • Highly sociable and inclusive culture with regular team events and flexible work options and WFH

About the role:

  • Work directly with a highly respected, Leading Legal 500 Partner.
  • Advise on a broad range of corporate transactions in the energy and resources sector, including M&A transactions for public and private entities, capital raising, commercial contracting, corporate governance, divestments, joint ventures, restructures, and regulatory communications.
  • Nurture existing client relationships, develop new relationships and mentor junior lawyers within a collaborative team.
  • Play a key role in driving the continued growth of the Perth Corporate practice.

The ideal candidate:

  • 7+ years' post-admission experience in corporate transactions within energy and resources
  • Experience in public M&A and foreign investment matters will be highly regarded
  • Commercially minded with strong drafting, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Drive to contribute to practice growth and motivated by future partnership prospects essential
  • Confident operating with autonomy while maintaining a collaborative approach

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Kristina today

Please quote reference number KS/53413

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