About Allens, we are a leading international law firm with a proud heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. We make a difference and help shape what our world looks like through our work on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues.
Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 41 offices in 26 countries.
We value personal growth and career progression equally, creating future leaders in the legal industry through our in-depth career coaching, focus on innovation, and international secondment program.
Your Role
You'll be part of our Energy and Resources team in Perth, working with lawyers across all of our offices. In this role, you will predominately support Gerard Woods on Sino Iron Project related matters.
In this role and alongside Gerard, you will:
* Provide contract advice and drafting support;
* Analyse and offer guidance on State Agreements;
* Conduct regulatory analysis to ensure compliance;
* Develop strategies for project advancement;
* Facilitate governmental consents and approvals;
* Offer corporate law and governance advice;
* Collaborate closely with the Disputes and Investigations team;
* Handle contentious issues from various courts;
* Support clients in the mining and oil and gas sectors;
* Assist with transactions and structuring for bulk commodity producers.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, but flexibility matters at Allens. If you are seeking hybrid working or looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About You
You will have:
* Experience advising on a broad range of commercial, project development and expansion, and M&A transactions in the mining, oil and gas or energy sectors at a well-regarded international or Australian firm.
* Familiarity with mining legislation in WA or a comparable jurisdiction, government agreements including resource development state agreements, the regulatory framework governing resource development and expansion and contract interpretation, analysis and advice.
* Well-developed analytical and written and oral communications skills.
* A strong team ethic – this aspect of our culture is of key importance to us.
* A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks.
* An interest in building an understanding of clients and developing effective working relationships with clients.
* An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks.
* A desire to learn, grow, develop a network and invest in the development of others.
Your Development
As Senior Associate, you will gain exposure at a senior level to strategically significant, challenging, complex and rewarding work – in particular our team's work on the Sino Iron Project, the largest magnetite mining and processing operation in Australia.
You will be surrounded by an engaged and capable team of lawyers at different levels of seniority and having a diversity of skills and experiences. We will invest in your career development and work with you to provide opportunities for professional growth.
Our Perks
We offer a competitive salary package, generous incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits including:
* Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance; employee recruitment referral program; discounts at hundreds of suppliers; health and travel insurance; charity matched funding program.
* Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships; annual flu vaccinations; skin checks; in-house snacks and catered meals; subsidised sporting and social activities; emergency childcare; Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
* Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions; equipment to support working from home.
* Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave; access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees.
* International opportunities: possible secondments to many of our overseas offices through our alliance with Linklaters.
* Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
We also celebrate our people's differences and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us. The right role for you might be just around the corner.