National Firm with Aggressive Growth Strategy Lateral Partner Opportunity in Energy & Resources Highly Profitable | Leading Remuneration & Benefits Deferred Start Date Negotiable THE FIRM AND ITS GROWTH TRAJECTORY Law Staff has been engaged by the National Board of this resourceful legal practice to assist with its strategic growth plans for the Brisbane office. It is a firm that is recognised by its peers for its technical expertise in key areas of practice, as well as for its client base given that it acts for blue-chip organisations, mid-caps, and is noted for its significant presence in the State and Commonwealth Government sectors. The firm's Partners and Lawyers pride themselves on their ability to relate to clients and deliver superior legal advice through technical excellence, commercial insight, well-developed communication skills, as well as the ability to run transactions systematically and meeting stringent timelines. You will join a team of dedicated professionals credited by peers as having a strong industry presence in their respective areas. It has an established $50m+ fee base in Queensland, yet it is looking to strategically deepen 5 of their 14 vertical portfolios. ABOUT YOU Our client is seeking to laterally appoint a Partner (or elevate a dynamic SC) in the area of: Resources: project development and financing; preparation and negotiation of complex agreements (exploration, production, operating / management, infrastructure, commodity sale and marketing); joint ventures; acquisitions and divestments; and/or Renewable Energy development, financing and property elements of wind farms, pumped hydro, solar farms, and battery storage projects; due diligence, drafting options to lease, leases, ground leases, options to purchase, financier deeds and managing the transaction to financial close; contracts of sale for pipeline and ancillary infrastructure and assets, advising on pipeline tenure and statutory rights; procurement contract negotiation and general corporate advisory. You will have the confidence to assume responsibility for the ongoing management and development of client relationships, as well as in mentoring and team leadership. Ideally, you will have experience with a mid or top tier firm acting on behalf of notable clients. Further, you will have confidence in maintaining those key relationships in your transition to this firm. In stark contrast to other national practices, this firm promotes true work-life balance. As such, they are able to accommodate reduced hours and/or a blended 'office + remote' engagement to suit the individual's personal circumstances. In terms of your earnings, you can expect to be remunerated in accordance with the profile you carry in your area of practice and the relationships you can bring to the table. An entry-level Salaried Partner can expect to earn $350,000 to $550,000++; a mid-point Equity Partner earns $1.2m as a minimum whereas 100 point Equity Partners' earnings are well in excess of $4 M based on their Control Fees. Our client is looking for practitioners with leading technical expertise as well as the confidence to back themselves - which is why the firm has been so incredibly successful. THE NEXT STEPS We offer a lounge room setting for a relaxed confidential discussion, as well as over Face Time or Zoom, allowing you to comfortably provide us with an understanding of your considerations in that next move. For an uncompromisingly confidential discussion, please contact Craig Ashton-Sward (Director & Senior Client Advisor) by email (emailprotected) or by mobile 0413 743 838 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm, 7 days) and quote REF: ERP170125. Feel free to maintain your anonymity in the first instance if you choose. Law Staff | Level 22 HSBC Building | 300 Queen Street | Brisbane #J-18808-Ljbffr