5 May 2026
Key requirements
Experience advising on a broad range of project development transactions in the Energy and Infrastructure sector at a well-regarded international or Australian firm An ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters A strong team ethic An interest in building an understanding of clients and developing effective working relationships with clients
The role
The firm is seeking a motivated Associate to join their Projects team in Sydney, focusing on complex transactions within the energy and infrastructure sector, particularly green energy and storage development. This role is ideal for lawyers interested in advising significant market players on key project documents and development.
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 approval pathways, 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 in the Energy and Infrastructure sector at a well-regarded international or Australian firm
An ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters
A strong team ethic
An interest in building an understanding of clients and developing effective working relationships with clients
A willingness to participate in business development activities
An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks
Lawyers with energy expertise and / or an interest in working on large scale green energy and storage development projects
A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid working structure - 60% in the office and 40% from home
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
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
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
International secondment opportunities through alliance with Linklaters
Team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities
Annual Allens Values Awards
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