Senior Associate / Special Counsel — Energy, Resources & Infrastructure (Brisbane)

Seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join a national Energy, Resources & Infrastructure practice in Brisbane. The role focuses on corporate and private M&A transactional work across energy transition (renewables, storage, carbon projects), oil & gas, hydrogen, electricity generation/transmission, resources infrastructure and major government projects.

You will work with a busy team of transactional lawyers on complex, market-leading matters across a project’s lifecycle, delivering commercial, pragmatic advice and drafting key transaction documents, contracts and due diligence materials.

The firm values collaboration, client service and business development; this role offers scope to contribute to practice development, team management and industry engagement while building a specialist energy and infrastructure capability.

• Established corporate/M&A experience gained in a law firm or in-house environment; experience in energy, resources or infrastructure is preferred (or a strong interest to move into the sector).
• Proven drafting and technical skills (agreements, deeds, contracts, diligence reports and legal advice).
• Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills; commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Strong client service orientation, team focus and willingness to participate in business development and practice-building activities.
• Eligibility to work in Australia (must hold required visas/approvals if not an Australian citizen or permanent resident).