Energy & Resources - Senior Associate/Special Counsel

Energy &
Resources - Senior Associate/Special Counsel Location Brisbane Job Code 1408 # of openings 1

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 150 years. In that time, we've grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our brand-new Energy &
Resources practice supporting partner Natalie Lonergan. We are open to considering candidates based in Sydney or Brisbane.

The team works across the oil and gas, LNG, hydrogen, SAF, renewables, electricity and mining industry sectors. Your responsibilities will include legal advisory, contract negotiation and drafting, regulatory compliance, due diligence, and client relationship management.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have between 3-5 years' PQE in the energy and resources sector. You will be genuinely passionate about the energy industry. You will have extensive transactional experience (acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, or other project structuring / project development transactions). Experience in the oil and gas and energy sectors is preferred, but we also encourage other lawyers with transactional experience to apply.

You will have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues to clients in a clear and concise manner.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning &
development, giving youthe personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
  
• Discounted health insurance;
  
• Employee Assistance Program;
  
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
  
• Study and exam leave;
  
• Competitive referral bonus;
  and
• Other amazing perks!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.