AddressAbout Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history, celebrating its bicentenary in 2022. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit .
Team Overview:
Ashurst's Sydney Transport & Infrastructure team is led by Partner, Angus Foley and brings together a range of legal experts to provide commercially astute and innovative legal solutions to government and private sector clients on their most complex projects across the transport, infrastructure, energy and resources, and construction sectors.
Our team is an inclusive and progressive practice, and professional development is an integral part of our culture. The team is considerately structured to ensure our current and future generation lawyers receive day to day mentorship, and access to market leading training and development opportunities, allowing them to realise their full potential.
We adopt a hybrid work policy across the practice, with lawyers encouraged to take advantage of flexible working practices which align with personal and business requirements.
More information on the role and team can be found in the Job Description attached to the role on our website /en/careers
Opportunity and Essential Skills:
Our team is seeking lawyers with 4-7 years' experience gained within private practice or in-house and a keen interest in energy, infrastrucuture, transport and construction projects. We are committed to offering the following:
An opportunity to pivot into the energy space and work across renewable and energy transition projects globally in addition to market leading infrastructure projects;
An ongoing opportunity to an active role in day to day delivery of deliverables for matters, with suitable direct client contact, and will proactively progress complex matters with appropriate senior lawyer and/or partner support;
Access to the most innovative training opportunities from market leading infrastructure and project lawyers, allowing you to develop your technical and soft skills;
The opportunity to be part of a truly integrated team with regular social events including team lunches and other social outings. Previously, this has included away days to Tasmania and Byron Bay; and
A hybrid work policy and flexible work which is reflected in our team nationally with several lawyers nationally working remotely on a permanent basis.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
flexible working;
complimentary gym memberships;
corporate health plans;
a global professional development offering for all employees; and
an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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