Solicitor, Corporate Energy in Melbourne

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our market-leading Corporate Projects, Energy and Infrastructure (PEI) practice, based in Melbourne. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with leading partners on a range of corporate transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The team advises on the full deal lifecycle including a range of M&A, joint venture and project development matters, as well as sector specific commercial contracts such as power purchase and other offtake agreements.

This breadth and depth of client coverage in Australia, and regionally, gives team members fantastic industry exposure and sector insights. If you’re excited by the challenge of the energy transition and associated electrification, then this might be the team for you.

What you’ll bring:

• Admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
• 2-4 years' experience in a leading corporate M&A practice.
• Experience in the energy and/or infrastructure sectors is useful, but not essential.
• A strong academic record and a high level of attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and a desire to be an integral member of, and contributor to, our leading and supportive team.
• An ability to work collaboratively at times autonomously, and to tight timeframes.
• A curiosity about the sectors and our clients and an eagerness to create an exceptional experience for them.
• A genuine passion for M&A and corporate transactions, with a natural desire for continuous learning.
• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us:

We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business.

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.