Senior Associate - Energy and Resources

Job Description

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character. Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities. That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work. We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas. Our Energy and Resources team in Brisbane is led by partners Brendan Clark, Jordan Phillips, Simon Scott, and Joel Reid. Your Role A great opportunity exists in our Brisbane office for a Senior Associate to join our Energy and Resources team. We act on leading projects and transactions across the energy and resources sectors. This is a collegiate team who work on the best deals. You will have the opportunity for independence while undertaking diverse work. You will be part of an impressive culture while enjoying a variety of high value projects and deals. For the right candidate, this role offers genuine career advancement opportunities. More About You We welcome applications from Senior Associates with experience gained at a reputable law firm or in-house, preferably in the energy & resources space. Ideally, you will have projects experience particularly in the renewables, oil and gas, and/or mining sectors. Experience with complex contracts and/or relevant regulatory advice A client-focused approach and a demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients, and industry contacts The ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment Energy and enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence that matches our own Strong communication, technical drafting, and problem-solving skills Resilience and a commitment to provide exceptional levels of service to our local and international client base Why MinterEllison We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing, and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial, and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people, and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. How to apply We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison. If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page. If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or for a confidential discussion, please contact . #J-18808-Ljbffr