Associate / Senior Associate, Projects and Development

Allens; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive remuneration

Generous incentive program

Financial coaching

Hybrid working arrangements

Additional annual leave purchase options

Recognition awards

Job summary

Allens Corporate Services is seeking talented Associates and Senior Associates to join our Projects team in Sydney. This permanent, full-time role emphasizes advising on complex transactions in Infrastructure and Energy sectors.

The ideal candidates will have a strong background in project development transactions, thrive in a team environment, and enjoy mentoring others. A hybrid working model is offered, with extensive opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on projects in Infrastructure and Energy.
• Ability to work independently and manage matters effectively.
• Interest in building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Acting for resources companies on key project documents.
• Advising on acquisitions and regulatory project approvals.
• Assisting clients with renewable energy projects.

Skills

Project development transactions

Strong team ethic

Mentoring others

Business development participation

Client relationship development

Job description

We are looking for talented and motivated Associates and Senior Associates to join our Projects team in Sydney. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work.

The role involves advising on some of the most complex and interesting transactions in the market, particularly Infrastructure and Energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Acting for significant resources companies in relation to key project documents such as State Agreements, joint venture agreements, royalty arrangements and access deeds.
• Acting for significant players in the Infrastructure and Energy sector on key documents such as joint operating agreements, LNG sale and purchase agreements, lifting and balancing agreements, tolling and supply and offtake agreements.
• Advising clients in relation to all aspects of acquisitions and disposals, from legal due diligence, through preparation of transaction documents, to completion.
• Assisting clients to obtain regulatory project and transaction approvals.
• Advising clients seeking to construct or acquire renewable energy projects or generation facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on a broad range of project development transactions in the Infrastructure and Energy sector at a well-regarded international or Australian firm, including boutique firms.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters.
• Strong team ethic.
• Willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks.
• Interest in building an understanding of clients and developing effective working relationships with clients.
• Willingness to participate in business development activities such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, attending industry events and hosting seminars.
• Ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks.

Development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Benefits

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution; employee recruitment referral program; discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets; health and travel insurance; charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships; annual flu vaccinations; skin checks; in‑house snacks and catered meals; subsidised sporting and social activities; Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families; regular wellbeing sessions with our in‑house consulting Psychologist.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions; equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave; access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees; high‑quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.
• Recognition: team‑based recognition including social activities and contribution‑based recognition activities; annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
• Community: we are proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programmes.

EEO Statement

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements.

If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.