Senior Associate, Energy & Major Projects in Brisbane

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm with over 20,000 people globally across 80+ countries. We are a global polycentric firm expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry. Dentons consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

We seek an energy, infrastructure and major projects Associate / Senior Associate to join our Construction and Major Projects team, based in Brisbane. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with practice group Partners and colleagues on high profile energy and infrastructure projects across sectors including oil & gas, renewables, mining and carbon markets.

Our team advises project participants on the largest and most complex major projects in the country and regionally, focusing on the energy sector. We provide advice on the preparation and negotiation of construction and O&M contracts, offtake arrangements, joint venture arrangements, supply contracts, connection agreements and other ancillary procurement and services agreements. We also provide strategic advice in relation to the early development phases and structuring of projects.

We seek an Associate / Senior Associate (3 - 7 years' PQE) with an innovative and commercial approach, strong legal skills, and a strong work ethic. You will play an important role in delivering client work on projects and transactions in the energy and infrastructure sector, and work with us to identify and convert business development opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrable experience with major projects;
• A keen interest in and desire to further your career as a legal advisor to the energy and infrastructure sector;
• An excellent academic record, coupled with strong legal skills and a practical, commercial mindset;
• A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our growing team and contribute to team culture;
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assimilate information quickly and manage multiple priorities within tight timeframes, both collaboratively and autonomously;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and diverse stakeholder audiences;
• Motivation and energy to participate in and contribute to business development activities and build strong internal and external working relationships.

The role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the growth and development of the energy, infrastructure and major projects practice at Dentons. You will enjoy working in a close-knit, growing team and you will be supported and mentored to help you achieve your career goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a team that champions balancing flexibility, wellbeing and agile working with high performance.

At Dentons, our people experience:

• Diverse and Inclusive culture.
• Career growth and development.
• A supportive and flexible working environment.
• Benefits such as Bonus Leave, 26 weeks paid Family Leave, Income Protection Insurance and Dentons Boost which is our employee discount program with a network of over five hundred retailers.

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development. We offer:

• Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards;
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis);
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service;
• Additional leave options;
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups);
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance;
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land;
• Generous health and wellbeing programs;
• Agile and flexible working for all;
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events;
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion are embedded in our people. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, allowing the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people to come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

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