The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our market-leading Corporate Projects, Energy and Infrastructure (PEI) practice, based in Sydney. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading partner Cassandra Wee, a recognised expert in the electricity, gas, and carbon sectors. The role also includes working closely with other market-leading energy & corporate partners David Ryan, Peter Davis and Amit Jois. You’ll join an integrated energy practice and collaborate across a well-established network of lawyers – each who are brilliantly minded, technically excellent and fun to work with. The Corporate PEI group has a strong sector focus in energy (including renewables, batteries, LNG, gas, power assets, hydrogen), decarbonisation and infrastructure (data centres, telecommunications, transport, public infrastructure). The team leads across corporate and M&A matters, foreign investment, joint development arrangements, strategic regulatory matters and complex commercial contracts, such as offtake agreements. You’ll work on premium projects and partner with the industry’s top clients - both in Australia and internationally - who are driving the energy transition and shaping private capital investment in infrastructure. Cassandra’s practice brings a depth of exciting Australian energy mandates as well as energy trading and investments out of Asia. This is a dynamic, collaborative role with exposure to high-impact transactions and projects across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, all within a supportive and energetic team environment. What you will bring: Demonstrable experience across project development, policy and regulation, corporate, M&A and complex commercial contracting (such as connection/offtake), ideally within the energy and infrastructure sector. An excellent academic record, with the ability to apply technical legal knowledge in a commercial environment. First-class attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to comprehend intricate legal matters and manage large-scale transactions. A focus on client service and growing business and client relationships. A proactive approach and a desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team. A keen interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a hunger to learn, develop, and contribute to a market-leading practice. 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 are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. 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. For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsfkramer.com/20/33497/landing-pages/hsf-kramer-australia-benefits-brochure.pdf . Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. 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. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding. For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Doemlla Gressieux, Senior Recruitment Adviser on Donella.Gressieux@hsfkramer.com This vacancy is being managed directly by the HSF Kramer Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you. Team Projects, Energy & Infra Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Permanent Contract 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. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
