Senior Associate, Projects, Energy and Infrastructure at Herbert Smith Freehills

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Development, Policy and Regulation, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Complex Commercial Contracting, Energy Sector, Infrastructure Sector, Foreign Investment, Joint Development Arrangements, Strategic Regulatory Matters, Offtake Agreements, Client Service, Legal Technical Knowledge, Transaction Management, Client Relationship Growth, AI Interest

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition 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. What you'll do 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'll 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. An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies. 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 here. 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. Apply now with your resume and academic transcript, or contact Tamara Salem, Recruitment Manager (tamara.salem@hsf.com) for a confidential discussion. 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. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Responsibilities

The role involves working on premium projects with top clients in Australia and internationally, focusing on driving the energy transition and shaping private capital investment in infrastructure. Responsibilities include leading corporate and M&A matters, foreign investment, joint development arrangements, strategic regulatory matters, and complex commercial contracts within the energy and infrastructure sectors.