Solicitor or Senior Associate (4-8 PQE) - Energy, Resources & Infrastructure - Brisbane

Location: Brisbane

About the role

Our Brisbane centre is currently recruiting a Solicitor or Senior Associate (4-8 PQE) with a background in energy, resources and infrastructure (corporate, private M&A and/or project development), to join our Energy, Resources & Infrastructure team. Working with practice leaders Craig Rogers, Robert Jackson, Tim Sumner and Adam Black, this role is best suited for a transactional lawyer with experience in the energy, resources and infrastructure space, or a keen interest in making the move into this space.

The practice covers

• Energy transition, including renewable energy projects, gas-peakers, energy storage (batteries and hydro) and carbon abatement projects
• Gas, LNG, hydrogen and future fuels (and related infrastructure)
• Electricity generation and transmission
• Resources and related infrastructure (ie port and rail)
• Water
• Major government projects

The practice advises on leading Queensland and national matters. Recent matters include:

• acting for CS Energy on the development, capital partnering and offtake arrangements for the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant.
• acting for Lightsource bp on the sale of 1GW solar portfolio to Aula Energy.
• acting for Dyno Nobel on the sale of Phosphate Hill fertilizer plant in north-west Queensland.
• acting for BMA on divestment of Blackwater and Daunia mines.

Working with a team of leading transactional lawyers in Brisbane and nationally, this role will see you providing advice on a diverse range of matters. You will be responsible for varied challenging complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market. Our team act on the deals and projects that the market takes notice of – across each and every stage of a project's lifecycle. The team is nimble enough to adapt to market changes and continues to lead the way on the largest and most complex transactions. We advise across the full spectrum of energy, resources and infrastructure projects nationally.

You will have

• Excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice.
• Strong commitment to client service and relationship management - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients.
• Team focus – assist colleagues and ensure the effective utilisation of the group.
• Enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities.
• First rate experience of drafting advices, reports and documents (including agreements, contracts, deeds, due diligence reports etc).
• A commercial and pragmatic approach.

You will have corporate, private M&A and/or project development experience gained in a similar or other appropriate environment (e.g. in-house, national firm or leading boutique firm), preferably in the energy, resources and infrastructure space. Alternatively, you will be looking to make a move into this space.

As a senior practitioner, you will play an important role in the growth and development of the practice. This includes nurturing professional networks, contributing to business development initiatives, and maintaining an active profile within the industry. You will also be expected to support and develop junior solicitors, assist in managing team resources and workflow, and contribute to the delivery of strategic and innovative solutions for clients.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

How to apply

Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link and completing an online application form. For further information on this role, please contact Steph McKenzie (Senior Resourcing Consultant) on [email protected] If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [email protected]