Solicitor / Senior Associate - Project Finance/Projects (Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Energy Transition) - Sydney

Mallesons; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallesons in Sydney seeks a Solicitor or Senior Associate to work with Rebecca Finkelstein on significant transactions across infrastructure, natural resources and the energy transition, and to collaborate with Mark Upfold, the Australian sector leader for infrastructure.

You will develop a sophisticated practice across financing and development of complex projects, including drafting and negotiating project finance agreements, loan documents and security arrangements, while building trusted

Qualifications

• Experience gained in a leading Australian or international law firm.
• Experience drafting and negotiating project finance agreements, loan documents and security arrangements.
• Strong technical, drafting and transaction management skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and an interest in the rationale behind transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project and infrastructure finance matters.
• Work on renewable energy and the energy transition transactions.
• Support transport, airports and major infrastructure deals and mining-related matters.

Skills

Project finance experience

Drafting and negotiating finance docs

Transaction management

Client relationship building

Job description

We are seeking a talented Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our leading team, working with Rebecca Finkelstein on significant transactions across infrastructure, natural resource and the energy transition. You will also work closely with Mark Upfold, our Australian sector leader for infrastructure. Our team is currently advising on matters spanning NSW renewable energy zones, transport and logistics infrastructure, mining finance, greenfields PPPs and transactions involving established infrastructure assets.

About the role

This is an opportunity to develop a sophisticated practice across the financing and development of complex projects, while building a deep understanding of the commercial drivers that shape each transaction. You will advise on a diverse range of matters across:

• project and infrastructure finance;
• renewable energy and the energy transition;
• transport, airports and major infrastructure; and
• natural resources and mining.

About you

We are looking for a Solicitor or Senior Associate with:

• experience gained in a leading Australian or international law firm;
• experience drafting and negotiating project finance agreements, loan documents and security arrangements;
• strong technical, drafting and transaction management skills;
• sound commercial judgement and an interest in the rationale behind transactions;
• the ability to navigate complex legal issues and competing priorities; and
• strong communication skills and the confidence to build trusted client relationships.

You do not need to come from a pure project finance background. projects lawyers looking to deepen their finance experience, as well as banking and finance lawyers seeking greater exposure to infrastructure, energy and major projects.

Why join us?

You will work closely with Rebecca Finkelstein and the broader team on complex, high‑profile transactions, with the opportunity to build a distinctive practice combining technical depth with sector expertise across infrastructure, natural resources and the energy transition.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top‑tier independent firm from Australia, a full‑service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We've been part of Australia's story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters. Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top‑tier full‑service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It's a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons. We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [e-mail]