Lawyer / Associate, Projects and Development at Allens

The role

Allens is seeking a Lawyer/Associate for their Projects team in Melbourne. This role is for lawyers with experience in project development transactions, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sector, and offers the opportunity to work on complex, market-leading projects.

What you'll do

Act for significant players in the energy and infrastructure sector on key documents such as offtake and power purchase agreements, connection agreements, construction documents, operating and maintenance arrangements, development agreements and energy and green product trades
Provide subject matter expertise in relation to acquisitions and disposals of energy assets, from undertaking legal due diligence, through input into transaction documents and completion
Conduct legal and regulatory analysis relevant to energy and infrastructure projects, including regulatory approvals, risk allocation and interface issues
Contribute to business development initiatives in the energy and infrastructure sector

What we're looking for

Experience advising on a broad range of project development transactions at a well-regarded international or Australian firm, ideally in the energy and infrastructure sector

An ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters

A strong team ethic

A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks

An interest in building an understanding of clients and developing effective working relationships with clients

A willingness to participate in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, attending industry events and hosting seminars

An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks

Benefits

Market competitive fixed remuneration

Generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution

Employee recruitment referral program

Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance

Charity matched funding program

Fully subsidised gym memberships

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

In-house snacks and catered meals

Subsidised sporting and social activities

Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions

Equipment to support working from home

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees

High quality executive coaching to support the transition to parental leave

Possible secondments to many of Linklaters overseas offices

Hiring contacts

Priyanka Krishnan-D'Souza

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

priyanka.krishnand'souza@allens.com.au

careers@allens.com.au

Lawyer / Associate, Projects and Development