Associate – Energy (2-5+ PQE)

Practice People; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Practicepeople is seeking a qualified energy law professional in Brisbane to advise on major energy and infrastructure projects, spanning renewables and energy transition initiatives. You will collaborate with a global team on cross-border matters and contribute to high-profile commercial and M&A transactions.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years PQE, strong drafting and commercial judgment, and enjoy building client relationships within a supportive, international practice.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience gained at a well-regarded law firm, with exposure to energy, resources or major projects work.
• Strong drafting skills, sound commercial judgment and a solid academic background.
• Collaborative lawyer who enjoys building client relationships and contributing positively to a high-performing team culture.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major energy and infrastructure projects, including renewables, energy transition initiatives and project development matters.
• Support clients on commercial agreements, joint ventures, commodity transactions and energy-related M&A transactions.
• Work with Australian and international colleagues on cross-border matters spanning mining, oil and gas, electricity, renewables and utilities.

Skills

Drafting skills

Collaborative

Client relationships

Commercial judgment

Job description

Introduction

Join a leading Energy practice advising on some of the most significant energy, resources and infrastructure transactions in Australia and globally. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your expertise across traditional energy, renewables and energy transition projects within a genuinely integrated international team.

About the Firm

This global law firm is recognised for its integrated international platform, enabling seamless collaboration across jurisdictions and providing clients with sophisticated advice on complex cross-border matters.

The Role

• Advise on major energy and infrastructure projects, including renewables, energy transition initiatives and project development matters.
• Support clients on commercial agreements, joint ventures, commodity transactions and energy-related M&A transactions.
• Work with Australian and international colleagues on cross-border matters spanning mining, oil and gas, electricity, renewables and utilities.

About You

• You will ideally have 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience gained at a well-regarded law firm, with exposure to energy, resources or major projects work.
• You bring strong drafting skills, sound commercial judgment and a solid academic background.
• You are a collaborative lawyer who enjoys building client relationships and contributing positively to a high-performing team culture.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Exposure to high-profile energy and resources transactions for major domestic and international clients across multiple sectors.
• Opportunity to work on matters spanning traditional energy, renewable energy and emerging energy transition projects.
• Access to a truly integrated global platform offering cross-border work, strong mentoring and long-term career development opportunities.