Job Title: Projects & Energy Transition - Senior Associate (Melbourne) | Location: MelbourneThe Opportunity Our Projects and Energy Transition team seeks a senior associate to join us in Melbourne. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pivot into the energy space and work across renewable and energy transition projects globally, in addition to market‐leading infrastructure, construction and transport projects.Ashurst's Projects & Energy Transition team delivers projects through timely, innovative, and commercially astute legal solutions across the transport, infrastructure, energy, resources, and construction sectors. The role involves advising the government and private sector on complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring the highest standard of service with a full lifecycle, "cradle to grave", approach.About you Our ideal candidate will have:A Bachelor of Laws and 5 + years post‐admission experience, ideally in private practice or in‐house; experience or interest in energy, infrastructure, construction and transport projects.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail and well‐developed analytical skills.Ability to be team‐focused while also working independently.A proactive, positive and energetic approach, a commitment to excellent service, and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.BenefitsFlexible work options.Market‐leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid, irrespective of gender.Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans.Opportunities for career growth via secondments or global opportunities.Extensive learning & development opportunities: tailored professional development, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.Commitment to social impact and volunteering, pro‐bono opportunities, and award‐winning social inclusion and mobility programmes.Commitment to net‐zero greenhouse‐gas emissions by 2050.#J-18808-Ljbffr