Energy & Corporate Partner

Law Staff; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Law Staff, in collaboration with a prestigious national law firm, seeks a strategic partner for Brisbane energy and corporate practice growth. The role suits a Renewable Energy Partner or a senior Special Counsel/Of Counsel aiming for partnership, with established client relationships and a track record of leading high-value transactions.

You will develop wind, solar, battery storage projects, M&A, capital raisings, and strategic joint ventures, while mentoring Brisbane lawyers and expanding the

Qualifications

• You are likely to be a Renewable Energy Partner or a senior Special Counsel/Of Counsel aiming for partnership.
• Experience in top-tier or mid-tier national law firms or in a General Counsel role within a major market player.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Brisbane practice across renewables and energy, including development and financing of wind, solar, battery storage, and pumped hydro projects.
• Lead corporate matters: M&A, capital raisings, joint ventures, asset acquisitions, divestments, and advisory work.

Job description

• Strategic Hire | Prestigious National Law Firm
• Special Counsel with an established client profileis also encouraged to explore this opportunity
• Highly Partner Earnings $1.2m to $2.5m+

• Strategic Hire | Prestigious National Law Firm
• Special Counsel with an established client profileis also encouraged to explore this opportunity
• Highly Partner Earnings $1.2m to $2.5m+

The Firm & It's Strategic Direction:

Law Staff is working in collaboration with the Board of thisleading national law firm as it expands its Brisbane Energy & Corporate capability as part of a broader national growth strategy. The firm is well regarded for:

• Deep technical capability across the corporateand regulatory disciplines
• Long-standing relationships with major players in the energy and corporate space as well as government entities at both State and Federal levelsfor renewable projects
• Lawyers recognised for pragmatic advice, strong commercial judgement, and disciplined management of complex, high-value transactions

The Role:

This position would suit an established Partner seeking a new platform for increased earnings or a senior Energy & Corporate practitioner preparing for partnership.

You will play a central role in growing the practice across the evolving renewable energy landscape, including but not limited to:

Renewables & Energy:

• Development and financing of wind, solar, battery storage, and pumped hydro projects
• Property, leasing, and due diligence structures supporting large-scale energy developments
• Pipeline infrastructure transactions and ancillary asset acquisitions
• Tenure, statutory frameworks, procurement, and broader corporate advisory work

Corporate:

• Corporate M&A
• Capital Raisings
• Joint ventures
• Asset acquisitions, divestments, and strategic transactions
• Corporate Advisory

Leadership & Market Presence:

• Contribute to the firm’s growing profile in Queensland and the national energy market through your own practice and connections
• Strengthen and expand key Energy & Corporate client relationships
• Mentor and develop lawyers within the Brisbane practice

About You

You are likely to be:

• A current Renewable Energy Partner, or an experienced Special Counsel/Of Counsel ready to step into partnership
• Practising within a top-tier or mid-tier national law firm, or in a General Counsel positionwithin a prominent player in this market segment
• Bringing a strong reputation and portable client relationships across renewables or corporate, or both
• A collaborative and commercially focused leader with a clear strategy for practice growth

Culture, Flexibility & Sustainable Careers

• Flexible or reduced hours where appropriate
• Hybrid working arrangements across office and remote settings
• A collaborative partnership culture focused on relationships rather than purely monetary performance metrics

Partner Remuneration

• Salaried Partner:$450,000 to $600,000+
• Equity Partner:$1.2 millionto $2.5 million

Why Engage Law Staff

• Financial performance and profitability
• Partnership structures and equity models
• Growth strategy and cross-practice integration
• Lateral hiring trends and expectations
• Culture, leadership style, and operational dynamics

Our senior advisors also collaborate withPartners in preparing commercially realistic business plans which are released only with your approvalto protect your intellectual property.

Confidentiality is paramount:

• All discussions remain strictly confidential
• No discussion is had with Board members without your written consent
• You can be provided names of Partners whom we have successfully appointed to prominent mid and top-tier firms. These Partners can attest to their dealings with our Senior Client Advisors