Projects and Energy Transition Senior Associate

3 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Ashurst Full time

Job Title Projects and Energy Transition Senior Associate Location Perth Description

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com.

The Opportunity:

This unique role will provide the right candidate with an exceptional opportunity working across the Projects & Energy Transition team, with a focus on downstream energy projects and transactions.

Ashurst has, and will continue to, invest heavily in ensuring we maintain and grow the best and brightest minds to help our clients . We seek a person that:

  • will have an authentic desire to grow, develop and learn;
  • will thrive in a team environment and actively champion our firm and colleagues; and
  • will be open to working flexibly (including from home and in the office) while acknowledging the importance of balancing this flexibility with the need to remain connected with your clients and colleagues.

We are really excited to grow our market-leading team by hiring another Senior Associate in our Perth office.

While you will predominantly work with the Perth based Partners, you will also collaborate closely and have opportunities to work with other Partners in the team who are based in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and further afield such as Singapore, ondon and the Middle East.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • We are looking for a lawyer with 5+ years' PAE experience gained within a reputable law firm or in-house;
  • You will be genuinely passionate about the energy industry;
  • You will have experience in downstream energy projects, transactions and regulation, including power purchase agreements, electricity supply agreements, grid connection arrangements, gas supply agreements, gas transportation agreements, and the regulation of the electricity market (particularly in WA), including the Wholesale Electricity Market and NWIS;
  • You will have a desire to be part of an environment where you can work as part of a team to service clients, and contribute to culture and the overall success of the practice; and
  • You will also be excited to build relationships with our clients and colleagues.

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.

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