Senior Associate - Major Projects and Transactions

King & Wood Mallesons is seeking a Senior Associate in Brisbane, specializing in major projects and private M&A, particularly in energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors. The role involves advising clients on complex legal matters related to renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, and government projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in project development and client relationship management. The position offers career growth and competitive remuneration.
About the role
Our Brisbane centre is currently recruiting a Senior Associate with a background in major projects, project development, private M&A, particularly in the energy, resources, infrastructure or government sectors, to join our Major Projects and Transactions Team.

Work covers:
• Energy transition, including renewable energy projects (onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar), energy storage (batteries and pumped hydro), carbon abatement projects and carbon trading
• Oil, Gas, LNG, Hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel and related infrastructure (including new pipeline developments)
• Electricity generation and transmission
• Mining (critical minerals, gold and bulk minerals) and related infrastructure (port and rail)
• Water
• Major government projects

The focus of the work is major project delivery and private M&A transactions.

Clients include ASX 100 companies, major international energy market players, private investors, government owned corporations and government.

Working with Robert Jackson, Craig Rogers and Tim Sumner, as well as partners across our Australian practice, this role will see you providing advice on a diverse range of matters. You will be responsible for complex and varied 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, infrastructure and major government 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 senior 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 project development, major projects, M&A or government experience gained in a similar or other appropriate environment and enjoy working as part of a committed team focused on delivering outstanding client service.

As a Senior Associate within the team you will be expected to maintain your networks to enhance development of the practice and be actively involved in industry related issues. You will have proven experience in assistance in the management of teams and allocating resources to ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of solicitor skill sets. You will be expected to contribute to the development of the practice so that commercially sensible and innovative solutions are provided to our clients.

The opportunity

You will have the opportunity to work alongside leading partners and lawyers on the most complex and market leading transactions, with clients who are leaders in their fields. The role offers market leading remuneration as well as significant opportunities for growth, career development and progression.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Britt Evans - Senior Resourcing Consultant britt.evans@au.kwm.com

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

King & Wood 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 KWM.

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 careers@kwm.com.