Associate/Senior Associate (3-7 PQE) at Dentons

The role

Dentons is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate with 3-7 years of PQE to join its Construction and Major Projects team in Brisbane. This role focuses on advising clients on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects, including drafting and negotiating various project-related agreements.

What you'll do

Advise project participants on the largest and most complex major projects in the country and regionally
Advise on the preparation and negotiation of construction and O&M contracts, offtake arrangements, joint venture arrangements, supply contracts, connection agreements and other ancillary procurement and services agreements
Provide strategic advice in relation to the early development phases and structuring of projects
Play an important role in delivering client work on projects and transactions in the energy and infrastructure sector
Work with us to identify and convert business development opportunities

What we're looking for

Associate / Senior Associate (3 - 7 years' PQE)

Demonstrable experience with major projects

Keen interest in and desire to further your career as a legal advisor to the energy and infrastructure sector

An excellent academic record, coupled with strong legal skills and a practical, commercial mindset

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Motivation and energy to participate in and contribute to business development activities

An innovative and commercial approach· nice to have

A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our growing team and contribute to team culture· nice to have

Ability to assimilate information quickly and manage multiple priorities within tight timeframes, both collaboratively and autonomously· nice to have

Confidence to liaise with clients and diverse stakeholder audiences· nice to have

Ability to build strong internal and external working relationships· nice to have

Benefits

5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service

26 weeks paid Family Leave

Income Protection Insurance

Dentons Boost which is our employee discount program with a network of over five hundred retailers

Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards

Salary continuous insurance

Salary sacrificing and novated leases

Additional leave options

Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)

Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance

Exclusive retailer discounts

Learning & Development opportunities

Generous health and wellbeing programs

Agile and flexible working for all

Social and diversity networks providing year-round events

Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

Hiring contacts

recruitment.au@dentons.com

Associate/Senior Associate (3-7 PQE)