Senior Associate - Energy, Resources and Projects

Location: Melbourne

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.

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 www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2025.ashx)

Your Role

Due to an increase in deal flow and a strong pipeline of work, we are looking for a Senior Associate to join our industry leading Projects practice in Melbourne.

You will work directly with the Partner on a fascinating variety of complex matters, including advising on infrastructure projects, M&A deals, procurement, project structuring, development, and financing of large and complex infrastructure and corporate projects. Due to the broad nature of the work, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with teams in other practice groups.

Your career development will be supported and guided by our partners in conjunction with our tailored L&D programs, enabling you to build your professional brand and hone your skills.  You will enjoy a clear, structured path for senior progression opportunities.

More About You

We welcome applications from lawyers who have:

• 5 – 8 years years' post admission experience gained within a large commercial law firm;
• Experience in infrastructure, projects or construction matters highly regarded;
• Strong communication, technical drafting and problem solving skills;
• Team player attitude and ability to mentor junior team members;
• Demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and fellow advisers;
• Resilience and a commitment to provide 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.