Senior Lawyer: Projects (E&R)

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

• Work that will actually challenge you. The matters are complex, varied and genuinely interesting, so this is a strong move if you feel like your current role has become too narrow or predictable.
• The team is technically excellent, but still very down to earth. The Partners are approachable, hands-on and easy to deal with, so it does not have that stiff corporate feel.
• Real exposure across the full life cycle of major projects, from acquisitions and developments through to joint ventures, offtake, transportation and key commercial agreements.
• This is not a role where you will be doing the same thing every day. The work is often cross-border and would suit someone who wants to keep learning and be pushed outside their comfort zone.

About your new employer:

• Our client is a top tier Australian law firm with a highly regarded Projects & Development team in Perth.
• The team has a strong reputation for advising on major mining, oil & gas, LNG, renewables and broader energy transactions, including national and cross-border projects across Australia, Asia and Papua New Guinea.
• They are known for doing high-quality, complex work while still having a genuinely approachable team culture. It is polished and high-performing, but not cold or overly corporate.
• This would suit someone who wants strong technical development, quality clients and the chance to work on matters that are well above the ordinary.

About the role:

You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers across a broad mix of energy, resources and projects matters.

The work will include:

• acquisitions and divestments in the mining and oil & gas sectors;
• project development and expansion work;
• renewables and energy transition transactions;
• joint ventures, JOAs, shareholders agreements and partnership structures;
• mineral and gas sales and transportation agreements;
• LNG sales agreements, trading arrangements and power purchase agreements; and
• involvement in client relationships, business development and broader team initiatives.

The ideal candidate:

• Senior Lawyer with experience in energy, resources, projects, infrastructure or major transactions.
• Background in mining, oil & gas, LNG, renewables or project development will be highly regarded.
• Ideally trained in a top-tier, international, national or specialist projects/resources team.
• Strong drafting skills, commercial judgement and matter management ability.
• Confident managing smaller matters and assisting on larger, more complex transactions.
• Open to relocating to Perth, if not already based locally.

Candidates requiring sponsorship are encouraged to apply where they have strong relevant experience.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

Contact Tianna today!

Please quote reference number TW/57307.

• Call or text: 0480 042 590
• Email: tward@naimanclarke.com.au
• LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianna-ward/