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attract and retain cross-border work, and why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 110 nationalities and speak 87 languages.
Our Opportunity
We are currently looking a Senior Associate to join the Corporate M&A (Energy & Resources) practice in Melbourne.
Since our arrival in Australia in 2016 our Australian practice has grown to 34+ partners and 80+ lawyers across Sydney and Melbourne. Our teams work with clients in every state of Australia, across the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe on all aspects of the energy, infrastructure, power (including renewable energy) mining & metals sectors, and on high-profile public market and private equity M&A transactions.
From the moment you join, you will be interacting with multidisciplinary teams from across our international offices and practice groups, from Project Finance to Private Equity. As well as learning from leading practitioners within our own group, you will therefore also be ideally placed to integrate yourself within the firm's wider global network.
We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the firm's global network and the diversity of work will see you expand your knowledge beyond Australian borders.
Duties and Accountabilities 1
Drafting and reviewing legal and technical documentation
Conducting legal and technical research
Analysing commercial and legal information
Working directly with clients and managing relationships
Involvement in due diligence - analysis of agreements and their subsequent description
Drafting legal memoranda on broad range of topics arising under commercial law and corporate law precedents
Manage more junior associates and graduates on transactions
Qualifications, experience and attributes required
A dmission in Australia, England & Wales or other Common Law jurisdiction qualification
PQE 5-7 years
Broad energy and resources sector experience across M&A and operational matters
Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in large transactions.
Excellent drafting skills
Experience on advising on numerous commercial contracts
Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when working across multiple projects
Client service focus and commercial awareness
Team player
Location & Benefits
This is a Senior Associate role based in Melbourne
You will be supported by a competitive salary, hybrid working environment and other benefits such as a health and wellness stipend and a generous 26-week parental leave polic y
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our careers website and upload your CV
If you are an Energy M&A lawyer and have further questions, please contact Lauren Evans in our Recruitment Team ( [email protected] )
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1 The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.