Associate: Major Projects & Infrastructure Job in Haymarket Recruiting by White & Case LLP

Job Description - Associate: Major Projects & Infrastructure (230000DH)
Associate: Major Projects & InfrastructureFirm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Our Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Senior Associate to join the Project Delivery practice in our Sydney office.
Since our arrival in Australia in 2016 our Australian practice has grown to 32 partners and 80+ lawyers across Sydney and Melbourne. Our teams work with clients in every state of Australia, across the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe on all aspects of the energy, infrastructure, power (including renewable energy) mining & metals sectors, and on high-profile public market and private equity M&A transactions.
We are looking for a Senior Associate who has good judgment, excellent analytical skills, and experience in major projects and infrastructure, particularly in the transport, power, and renewables sector. You have the necessary skill to undertake a range of logistics, communication, and research tasks to drive processes forward, as well as managing a substantial amount of contractual work, reviewing ancillary and commercial documents.
We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. The continued growth of the team will provide fantastic career progression opportunities. We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters, a competitive salary package and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Admission in Australia or Common Law jurisdiction
PQE 5+
Experience in Major Projects and Infrastructure, particularly in the transport, power, and renewables sector
Experience advising consortiums, financiers, equity investors and contractors tendering for infrastructure projects.
Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
Strong professional presence and client focus
is highly organised and deadline-focused
is adept at managing multiple work streams and delivering flawless work within short timeframes
is personable and works as part of a team
is adept at building professional relationships with colleagues, clients and outside parties
self-motivated and proactive
Location & Reporting
This is a Senior Associate role based in Sydney, within an agile working environment
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our careers website and upload your CV
If you are a projects lawyer and have further questions, please contact Lauren Evans in our Recruitment Team ([email protected])
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.Primary LocationPrimary Location:Australia-Sydney
Expected Workplace:Hybrid
Job PostingJob Posting:Mar 12, 2024, 10:50:31 AM
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