Special Counsel/Senior Associate - Energy, Resources and Projects

Location: Sydney 

Contract Type: Permanent 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx

Our Team

Our Energy, Resources and Projects team operates within the broader national Capital Markets & Corporate line of business. Our team is recognized as a market-leading practice with a focus on major projects, energy, mergers and acquisitions and equity capital markets. We advise clients across a range of sectors, including energy and resources, agribusiness, and emerging technology.

As one of the largest corporate teams in the Australian market, we offer our senior lawyers the opportunity to lead high-profile transactions with large international and local clients, further enhancing their technical expertise and expanding their impressive deal sheets.

Your Role

We have 2 exciting opportunities in our Adelaide office for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our ER & P practice group. These roles offer genuine career advancement opportunities for the right candidate.

You will be part of a collegiate, high performing team working on the best deals, enjoying independence while undertaking diverse work.

Special Counsel/ Senior Associate – Corporate and Resources

You will be instrumental in advising on a diverse array of complex M&A and corporate transactions, overseeing due diligence processes, negotiating transaction terms, and executing deals that propel strategic growth for our clients.

We welcome applications from candidates with a minimum of seven years PQE gained at a reputable law firm or in-house, preferably in the Corporate and/or Energy & Resources space.

You will also have:

• 7+ years' experience within Public and/or Private M&A, Private Equity, Equity Capital Markets and/or Corporate Advisory OR;

• 7+ years' experience in Energy and Resources

• Experience with Native Title desired but not essential

Senior Associate – Energy and Projects

Our group's reputation is unsurpassed, and you will be part of an impressive culture, engaging in a fascinating variety of high-value projects and deals.

We welcome applications from candidates with a minimum of five years PQE gained at a reputable law firm or in-house, preferably in the Corporate and/or Energy & Resources space.

You will also have: 

• 5+ years' experience with a focus on Energy and Resources (including renewable energy and new technologies) and project work

• Experience with complex contracts and/or relevant regulatory advice

More About You

• A client-focused approach and a demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients, and industry contacts

• A genuine interest in developing your career in a top-tier practice

• The ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment

• Energy and enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence that matches our own

• Strong communication, technical drafting, and problem-solving skills

• Resilience and a commitment to providing exceptional levels of service to our local and international client base

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

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.

How 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 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.