Achieving success through the diversity of our people

Do you have an energy regulatory, energy projects or corporate and commercial energy law background? Join our energy practice and our blue-chip client base as we help our clients successfully navigate the energy transition.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We have more than 3,700 lawyers operating from more than 50 cities worldwide. We have a Tier 1 energy practice and a strong global network of skilled traditional and renewable energy legal advisors. We offer leading strategic advice on the rapid and disruptive transformation of the energy sector and have led a large number of successful and innovative 'country first' and 'technological first' transactions.

Working with industry leading partners, you will be supporting our clients across the entire energy value chain including:

1. Energy markets and renewable energy regulatory advice and associated projects
2. Commercial contracting e.g. connection agreements, supply agreements, power purchase agreements, novel contract structures for emerging business and project structures
3. Energy-focused transactions

Requirements

1. 3+ years' PQE with predominant energy-market exposure and demonstrable experience in the National Electricity Market, gained either in-house or at a leading firm
2. A passion for renewables and supporting organisations through the energy transition
3. A desire to work on complex matters
4. Strong commerciality, curiosity and an enthusiastic and proactive attitude
5. Outstanding attention to detail, analytical and drafting skills
6. Excellent communication skills including client liaison

Culture

Our team prides itself on its culture. Partners and senior staff are approachable, engaged and committed to mentoring and providing opportunities for growth and learning. Leaders in the team support junior staff to produce the high quality of work and service that is expected by our clients.

Norton Rose Fulbright offers genuine career progression, an inclusive firm environment, a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities. We will accept applicants from 3+ years PQE, including new-or-aspirational Senior Associates. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and has created a culture where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work and 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. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application/interview process, please contact Scott Baker, National Resourcing Manager on +61 2 9330 8578.

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.