Senior Associate - Future Energy

Job Description

Senior Associate, Future Energy | Top-Tier Australian Law Firm | Sydney

Want to work on the projects that will power Australia for the next 30 years? This team is building them.

The firm

• One of Australia's leading law firms, with deep roots in the local market and a strong regional presence across Asia
• A dedicated Future Energy practice advising on the technologies and projects driving the energy transition
• Acts for developers, investors, energy majors, and government across renewables, BESS, hydrogen, transmission, and emerging energy technologies
• A forward-thinking Sydney team with a reputation for collaboration and investing in its people

The role

• Advise on the development, procurement, and delivery of renewable energy and storage projects
• Draft and negotiate key project documents, including EPC, OEM supply, O&M, connection, and offtake agreements
• Work on transactions, sell-downs, and investments across the energy transition, including FID-stage projects
• Advise clients navigating government schemes such as the Capacity Investment Scheme and state-based tenders
• Collaborate with finance, corporate, and regulatory colleagues on complex, multi-disciplinary matters
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, and build your own client relationships

What you'll bring

• Solid PQE in energy, projects, or infrastructure, ideally from a top-tier or international firm
• Hands-on experience with renewables or energy project work (BESS, hydrogen, or transmission highly regarded)
• A commercial, practical approach that clients trust
• Confidence running matters with minimal supervision
• Admission to practice in Australia

Why this one stands out

• A practice built specifically around the future of energy, not bolted on
• Exposure to a strong pipeline of market-defining projects
• Clear pathway for strong performers towards Special Counsel

Interested?
Every conversation is completely confidential. To learn more, reach out to Sam Thompson, Principal Consultant, Legal & Compliance at Enemix Group, or apply directly.