Technical Project Associate
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* Construction and infrastructure
* Renewable energy and new technologies
* Project delivery and financing
* Dynamic and growing practice group
We are looking for a skilled Technical Project Associate to join our team. As a key member, you will have the opportunity to work on high-quality projects involving complex legal issues, drafting commercial agreements, and providing intelligent outcomes to clients.
About this role
* You'll have 4+ years PQE experience in front-end Projects/Construction/Energy work
* An excellent academic record coupled with strong technical legal skills
* A commitment to excellence and delivery of high quality outcomes to our clients
* Ability to effectively manage your own time, managing competing tasks and at time working to tight deadlines
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* A proactive and 'can do' attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow your career
Key Responsibilities
* Working on sophisticated transactions involving complex legal issues
* Drafting complex, bespoke commercial agreements – including project agreements, construction contracts, services and supply contracts and undertaking detailed due diligence for clients
* Providing intelligent outcomes to clients on the full project lifecycle including project and contract structuring, compliance, planning, commercial negotiation strategy and operational matters
* Supporting the development and training of junior lawyers in the practice group
* participating in client attraction, retention and practice development
Benefits and Perks
* A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Wellbeing Program.
* Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
* An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
* Purchased annual leave options.
* A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible
* A range of corporate discounts.
* Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono work.
About Us
We pride ourselves on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.