Senior Associate - Energy and Resources
Location: Brisbane
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)
Our Team
Our Energy and Resources team in Brisbane is one of Australia's leading practices in the sector. Led by partners Jordan Phillips, Brendan Clark, Simon Scott and Joel Reid, the team advises major domestic and international clients across the full spectrum of energy and resources matters - from large-scale project development and M&A transactions to complex regulatory and commercial work.
We are consistently recognised by leading legal directories and have a strong track record on many of the region's most significant energy and resources deals.
Our team combines deep sector expertise with a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people, value diverse perspectives and are committed to the long-term development of our lawyers. As the energy and resources landscape continues to evolve, particularly across renewables, critical minerals and the energy transition - our team is at the forefront of this work and continues to grow.
Your Role
An opportunity exists in our Brisbane office for a Senior Associate to join our team. You will work on high-profile projects and transactions across the energy and resources sectors, advising blue-chip clients on matters that are shaping Australia's energy future.
This role offers genuine autonomy and the chance to take ownership of complex, meaningful work, while being supported by an experienced and collegiate team. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and sophisticated practice spanning project development, acquisitions, joint ventures, offtake arrangements and regulatory matters.
For the right candidate, this role offers genuine career advancement opportunities.
More About You
We welcome applications from accomplished Senior Associates with experience gained at a leading law firm or in a sophisticated in-house environment, preferably in the energy and resources sector. Ideally, you will bring strong projects experience - particularly across renewables, conventional energy, oil and gas and/or mining.
You will also have:
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demonstrated experience advising on complex commercial contracts, project agreements and/or energy and resources regulatory frameworks
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a strong client focus with a proven ability to build trusted, enduring relationships with clients, peers and industry stakeholders
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a genuine interest in developing your career in a top tier practice
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the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment
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energy, intellectual curiosity and a commitment to excellence that matches our own
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strong communication, technical drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills
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resilience, commercial acumen and a commitment to delivering exceptional levels of service to our local and international client base.
How to apply
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.
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 all 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 Danielle.Miller@minterellison.com.
Brisbane, AU