An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Projects Lawyer to join a high-performing Energy & Infrastructure team in Melbourne, within a leading international law firm renowned for its work on complex project development and financing matters.
Working with respected partners across Australia and the firm's global network, you'll advise on sophisticated Australian and cross-border transactions spanning energy, transport, renewables and major infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to build your expertise while working with premier clients on market-leading matters.
The Role
You will gain exposure to a broad range of project development work, including:
Advising on major energy and infrastructure developments from procurement through to delivery
Drafting and negotiating construction, procurement and commercial project agreements
Supporting project finance transactions and associated contractual documentation
Advising consortiums, sponsors, contractors, equity investors and financiers
Coordinating legal workstreams across complex, multi-party transactions
Managing client relationships and providing commercially focused legal advice
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across multiple jurisdictions
Assisting clients to identify and manage contractual and regulatory risks throughout the project lifecycle
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
2 - 4 years' PQE
Experience in projects, project development, construction, energy or infrastructure law
Exposure to transport, power and/or renewable energy projects (highly regarded)
Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Outstanding communication and client relationship skills
A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working on international transactions
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global practice where you'll work on some of the region's most complex infrastructure and energy projects, while benefiting from exceptional mentoring, premium clients and genuine international exposure.
