Senior Associate - Transactional Practice group (Energy, Resources, Infrastructure & Corporate)
Description
Are you a 5-7 year' PQE transactional practice lawyer with experience across M&A, energy, resources and infrastructure? We want to hear from you!
Join our growing Transactional Practice Group – Energy team in Sydney. Our energy transition market-leading and collaborative team invests in and offers a first-rate environment for our lawyers' professional growth.
Examples of the type of work includes private M&A, renewables, energy, hydrogen, waste to energy, resource and oil and gas projects and transactions.
Baker McKenzie Australia can offer you access to complex, market leading matters working with some of the world's best legal minds–people who know the law and who understand business. We have an unrivalled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. Locally, we have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunity where you will work in small teams on matters that often cross borders. We value people who think ahead and get noticed.
About the role and team
Baker McKenzie's Transactional Practice Group is at the forefront of providing commercially astute advice to major Australian and global companies, fund managers, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.
Our Energy team is at the forefront of this journey, providing commercially astute advice to major Australian and global companies. We have one of Australia's largest dedicated energy, infrastructure and resources teams, with experience in all Australian jurisdictions.
Some of the group's key areas of specialization include complex M&A transactions, privatisations, listed public to private transactions, PPPs, structured finance, major infrastructure (including digital and telco infrastructure), energy, resources and utilities.
About You
5-7 years' experience in corporate transactions and commercial arrangements (such as M&A or projects work)
Australian Qualified lawyer with relevant experience
Relevant M&A, energy, mining and renewables transactions experience in a top tier or leading international firm preferred;
A strong academic background
Strong technical and drafting skills;
Effective written and verbal communications skills;
Strong commitment to client service, well-developed relationship management ability and ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients.
Team focus – ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients, reliable and always follow through.
Proactive and enthusiastic approach including participating in industry related programs and developing strategic relationships and networks.
An ability to work well in a team environment (including across Australian offices and internationally).
Financial benefits: competitive remuneration package, generous bonus scheme, salary continuance insurance, life insurance, salary sacrifice options, employee discounts, referral rewards, and travel insurance for you and your family.
Learning & development opportunities: client and international office secondments and regional and global development programs.
Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance your work and lifestyle.
Leave: 26 weeks paid parental leave for all parents with no minimum service, ability to purchase additional annual leave and flexible public holidays.
Health & wellbeing programs: Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling and wellbeing and financial coaching for you and your immediate family, flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance.
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all its employees, with equal opportunity for all to progress and have a meaningful career with our Firm.
Apply today!
If you are interested, we would love to hear from you! Please click "apply now".
As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage applications from all genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
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