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**Associate, Project Development, Melbourne** (Full-Time) - Advise clients on legal/financial aspects of large-scale infrastructure projects, from initial planning to operation. - Expertise in energy, transportation, real estate, and public infrastructure sectors, with a focus on Australia and APAC. - Key responsibilities: Draft, review, negotiate project contracts; manage legal aspects; maintain client communication; meet tight deadlines. - Requirements: Australian qualified (2-4 PQE), major projects/energy/infrastructure experience, strong negotiation/communication skills, excellent drafting skills, proven teamwork. - Join a global firm expanding in Australia, report to Partner, Melbourne-based role.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Melbourne
- Country
- Australia
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Since our arrival in Australia in 2016, our Australian practice has grown to 37 partners and 95+ 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.
Our Projects team has a worldwide reputation in the Australian and Asia-Pacific region for advising both government and private sector clients on some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the market. You will work with partners across the practice on a mix of both Australian and offshore projects and construction deals.
Key responsibilities include:
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts related to energy and infrastructure projects, including construction contracts, procurement agreements, and offtake agreements.
Support the management and coordination of legal aspects of energy and infrastructure projects, including timelines, deliverables, and client engagement
Work collaboratively with other members of the team, to ensure cohesive and comprehensive legal support for our clients.
Maintain regular communication with clients, updating them on project status, addressing queries or concerns.
Execute multiple work streams and deliver flawless work within short timeframes, using excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
Skills and experience required:
Australian qualified
PQE 2-4
Experience in major projects, energy or infrastructure, particularly in the transport, power, and/or renewables sector.
Experience advising consortiums, financiers, equity investors and contractors tendering for major projects.
Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects.
Strong professional presence and client focus
Team player and enjoys working as a part of a team
This role reports to
PartnerEqual Opportunities
We are committed to creating a fair workplace and encourage applications from all ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, genders, sexual orientations, as well as people who have family or carer responsibilities. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
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.
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.
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Location: Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
