- 7+ years' post admission experience (1-3 as a senior associate), ideally gained within private practice or in-house and experience/interest across energy, infrastructure, construction and transport projects;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Superior drafting ability;
- Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills;
- Ability to be team-focused and also work independently; and
- A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and, a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.
- competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- flexible working;
- complimentary gym memberships;
- corporate health plans;
- a global professional development offering for all employees; and
- an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Projects and Energy Transition Senior Associate - Melbourne, Australia - Ashurst
Description
The Opportunity:
Our Projects and Energy Transition team is seeking a projects and energy transition senior associate to join our team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to pivot into the energy space and work across renewable and energy transition projects globally in addition to market leading infrastructure, construction and transport projects.
Ashurst's Projects and Energy Transition team ensures the successful delivery of projects by providing timely, innovative and commercially astute legal solutions across the transport, infrastructure, energy and resources and construction sectors. Our team regularly advises the government and the private sector on their most complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions and sectors. This gives our team a thorough understanding of the most challenging business issues in the market and our clients benefit from one of the most experienced teams of lawyers in the sector worldwide.
The Ashurst team is committed to providing the highest standards of service. We offer "end to end" project solutions for clients, from procurement, negotiation, contracting and delivery, to dispute minimisation and resolution. This "cradle to grave" approach advising on the full lifecycle of major projects is what sets us apart from other firms.
Our team is an inclusive and progressive practice, and professional development is an integral part of our culture. The team is considerately structured to ensure our current and future generation lawyers receive day to day mentorship, and access to market leading training and development opportunities, allowing them to realise their full potential.
Desired Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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