Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Lawyer

Alex Correa Executive; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

5 weeks annual leave

Study assistance

Health & wellbeing benefits

Part-time options

Job summary

The Firm in Brisbane is seeking a Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Lawyer at Senior Associate level. You’ll work on major renewables developments, energy M&A, JV formation, and due diligence with exposure from day one in a partner-led team.

You'll join a collaborative, low-ego culture with flexible arrangements: hybrid 60/40, no presenteeism, generous parental leave and study support. Australian or NZ-qualified lawyers with 5+ years PAE are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PAE in projects, energy, infrastructure or a related area.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills; exposure to SPAs and joint ventures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major renewables developments and energy projects.
• Lead or support M&A, JV work and due diligence for private capital matters.
• Collaborate in a partner-led team with a client-focused, commercial approach.

Skills

Projects & infrastructure

Energy law

M&A advisory

Due diligence

Drafting

Education

Law degree (AU/NZ)

Job description

Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Lawyer

For the Senior Associate Ready for Complex Work in a Collaborative Team

You're an experienced projects lawyer, you've built strong technical foundations across projects, energy or infrastructure, and you're ready for the next stretch: closer partner access, more ownership and matters that genuinely move the dial. Ideally, in a team where the culture matches the calibre of the work.

The Firm

A leading international law firm advising on some of Australia's most complex and high-value energy and infrastructure projects. Premium client base across both public and private sectors, with a national footprint and a reputation for the calibre of work, and the calibre of people, it attracts.

The Timing

Energy and private capital sit at the centre of the firm's long-term growth strategy, and the national Projects, Energy & Infrastructure practice is in active investment mode. The Brisbane team is growing, partner-led, and connected to mandates running across the country, meaning real exposure to leading work from day one.

The Work Itself

The pipeline is genuinely diverse. One week you might be advising on a major renewables development; the next, working on energy M&A, a joint venture, or due diligence on a private capital play. PPPs and large-scale transport and social infrastructure projects sit alongside traditional energy work, with both public and private sector clients in the mix. The matters are often among the most high-profile in the market, and the structure of the team means you're in the room for them, not on the periphery.

Where You'll Land

A supportive, collaborative and low-ego team where senior lawyers actively invest in developing the people around them. Genuine flexibility, with no presenteeism, no unnecessary long hours, and a 60/40 office/home rhythm supported across the board. Benefits include 26 weeks paid parental leave, 5 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more, paid study assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and part-time arrangements on the table for the right person.

Sound Like You?

You'll have 5+ years' PAE in projects, energy, infrastructure or a closely related area, with solid transactional, projects or M&A experience. Strong drafting and advisory skills are essential; exposure to SPAs, due diligence and joint ventures is an advantage. You'll likely come from a top-tier, mid-tier or high-quality in-house background, bringing a commercial, pragmatic approach and a collaborative mindset. Australian or New Zealand qualified, with Australian practising eligibility required.

Private Practice | In-House | Government | Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne

Additional information

• High-profile energy & infrastructure work with real partner access
• Supportive, low-ego culture with outstanding mentoring | Part-time/full-time
• True flexibility | Hybrid 60/40 | 26 wks parental leave + 5 wks annual