Senior Associate, Project Finance

Job Description

About Herbert Smith Freehills As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals. The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our leading Band 1 Project Finance team based in Sydney. In this role, you will work with Partners Erin Wakelin and Elizabeth (Libby) Charlesworth, along with other leading Australian finance specialists in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, in a collaborative and cohesive national team. Our Project Finance team is a market leader, advising on the most complex transactions in the energy transition, infrastructure, and mining sectors. The team advises on both domestic and international projects. In the energy sector we work on traditional power and renewable energy transactions including wind, solar, energy-from-waste projects, battery energy storage systems, pumped hydro projects, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, as well as hydrogen projects. On the infrastructure side you will be involved in the financing of projects, assets, and acquisitions in sectors such as transport, healthcare, natural resources, social infrastructure, and social and affordable housing. You will benefit from exceptional learning opportunities working with clients, in Australia and internationally, who are at the forefront of their sectors. To be successful in this role, you should have: Experience in finance transactions from a top-tier Australian firm or international private practice environment. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Excellent attention to detail coupled with a practical mindset. A collaborative and self-motivated approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and build strong relationships both internally and with clients. A team player mentality, with the ability to develop and work in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment. A strong academic record. What you can expect from us: We are a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - HSF Benefits . Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. We are a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people. Team AU LG Finance Syd Level 2, Finance Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life. #J-18808-Ljbffr