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Salary- Permanent, full-time role
- Hybrid working, including from modern, open plan offices and WFH. We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment.
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels;
- Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave;
- Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events; and
- Genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion across the firm.
About the team and the role
We have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced front-end construction / projects Lawyer or Senior Associate to join our projects and infrastructure team in Melbourne.
This role will focus on the procurement and delivery of construction and infrastructure projects across a range of key sectors including renewables projects, including solar, storage and wind.
Our projects and infrastructure practice sits within our national Property & Projects Section, and acts for a range of clients in the energy and infrastructure sector, including developers, contractors and utility companies. Our team specialises in the development of energy and infrastructure projects with a particular focus on renewable energy.
As a key member of the team, you will work with our award-winning and industry-leading partners and lawyers on the following types of matters:
- drafting and negotiating a range of project delivery and procurement documentation, including EPC and design and construction contracts, BOO/BOOT contracts, equipment supply agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, connection agreements, design agreements, development agreements and other project related agreements;
- advising on contractual and regulatory issues associated with the ownership and operation of electricity, gas and water infrastructure;
- acting for a range of clients in the energy and infrastructure sector, including developers, financiers, purchasers, contractors and operators;
- advising on the development of energy-related assets including electricity and gas transmission infrastructure.
- around 4 – 8 years of post-admission experience as a front-end construction / projects lawyer;
- ideally you will have experience advising on energy projects, and a strong interest in this area of the law;
- the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team;
- excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with keen attention to detail;
- outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
- a strong commitment to client service and the ability to manage client relationships;
- a focus on achieving commercial solutions for our clients;
- a willingness and ability to mentor and supervise junior members of the team; and
- the ability to organise and prioritise effectively.
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of over 1000 people, including around 130 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
- Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards;
- Ranked third in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2022 and 2023;
- Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023; and
- Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards.
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as .
We are also renowned for , which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better and faster.
At Hall & Wilcox, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
For more information about Hall & Wilcox please visit our
How to apply
Please click apply to submit an application.
We are committed to being inclusive, and to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager at Alison.DalyThomson@hallandwilcox.com.au
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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