This is a Projects Senior Associate - Future Energy Team role with King & Wood Mallesons based in Sydney, NSW, AU King & Wood Mallesons Role Seniority - senior More about the Projects Senior Associate - Future Energy Team role at King & Wood Mallesons Projects Senior Associate - Future Energy Team We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our dynamic Sydney future energy team. Our work You will be involved in a range of work across the energy transition. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on energy markets, energy reform, project and infrastructure development, energy M&A and project financing transactions for energy assets and be involved in regulatory advice and market design across the energy sector. The future energy team works with an enviable range of clients across the energy sectors including developers, investors, banks, governments, regulators and market operators. About the team Our team is at the forefront of the energy transition, working on some of the most significant transactions and regulatory reforms. In this role you will work closely with Shirley Cheng, Roderick Smythe, Josh Thorneycroft, and Vishal Ahuja, key Partners in our future energy team, who advise investors, corporates, governments and regulators on transactions across the energy transition, sustainability and infrastructure sectors. Our Future Energy team is ranked Band 1 in Chambers and is highly regarded for its breadth and depth of expertise. You will have a passion for future energy and the energy transition a willingness to be challenged, and think creatively and laterally previous experience in a similar role excellent analytical and communication skills - to contribute to the delivery of prompt and commercially astute advice team focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships Who are we? We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters. Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen. Why work with us? We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals. Together we learn. Together we master. Together we 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 Kellie McLean, Kellie.McLean@mallesons.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 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 Mallesons. 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@mallesons.com Our careers site URL is changing on Monday, 18 May 2026 at 12:00pm. To access the new URL from then, please visit Careers at Mallesons (formerly KWM) and click ‘Explore all vacancies’. You will continue to see any past application activity after signing in to the candidate portal. At Mallesons we build careers that go everywhere. It’s a special place to work. It’s a place where anything is possible and ambitions are limitless. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, and where you will make a difference you can be proud of. Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the King & Wood Mallesons team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⚡ Working on energy transition projects Providing regulatory advice Collaborating with key partners Key Strengths Analytical skills ️ Communication skills Teamwork Project management Regulatory knowledge Creative thinking A Final Note: This is a role with King & Wood Mallesons not with Hatch.
