Achieving success through the diversity of our people
We welcome applications from all talented professionals and will consider each applicant on their individual merits. Browse through our current opportunities to find your place at Norton Rose Fulbright and apply online.
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the
world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a
full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in
over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin
America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Our Projects & Construction practice is recognised as one of the
leading teams in Australia. Demand on our services has created an
opportunity for a front end/Projects & Construction Senior
Associate or Special Counsel to join the Sydney team primarily working
with Brisbane based Partner Ren
Niemann. Working across a range of large domestic and
international projects this is a unique opportunity to pursue an area
of law that presents exciting potential for career advancement and
significant development opportunities. The key responsibilities and
requirements for this role are as follows;
Responsibilities
• Assist clients, including developer, lender, contractor and
government clients on a range of front-end matters and large-scale projects
• Advise on and draft a range of project documentation including
concession agreements/project deeds, EPC/construction contracts,
operation and maintenance/facilities management agreements, interface
agreements, consultancy agreements, supply and offtake agreements,
long term services agreements, lenders' direct agreements etc.
• Liaise with clients and assist in negotiations
• Assist with business development and marketing initiatives
Requirements
• 8+ years PQE gained within a construction or projects practice
• Strong client liaison skills
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Strong time management & organisational skills with the
capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously
The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and
focused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At Norton
Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and
an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture,
passion for client service and professional development opportunities.
Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an
inclusive culture where all our people can bring their whole
selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the
communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of
opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their
local and global communities including through pro bono legal
work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been
recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver
employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace
Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to
apply. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It
is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for
qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or
applicants for employment. For further information about the role,
or if you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in
the application/interview process, please contact Yvette Borradale
on 03 8686 6003.
If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential
discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03)
8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.
