Your Role

We are looking for a talented and motivated Associate to join our Projects team in Sydney. This is a fantastic opportunity for lawyers interested in working in a collaborative and high‑performing team advising on some of the most complex and interesting transactions in the market.

We are particularly interested in hearing from lawyers with energy expertise and/or an interest in working on large‑scale green energy and storage development projects.

- Acting for significant players in the energy and infrastructure sector on key documents such as offtake and power purchase agreements, connection agreements, construction documents, operating and maintenance arrangements, development agreements and energy and green product trades.
- Providing subject matter expertise in relation to acquisitions and disposals of energy assets, from undertaking legal due diligence, through input into transaction documents and completion.
- Conducting legal and regulatory analysis relevant to energy and infrastructure projects, including approval pathways, risk allocation and interface issues.
- Contributing to business development initiatives in the energy and infrastructure sector.

This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.

About You

- Experience advising on a broad range of project development transactions in the Energy and Infrastructure sector at a well‑regarded international or Australian firm.
- An ability to work independently and effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters.
- 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.
- A willingness to participate in business development activities such as pitch documents, firm‑wide pursuits, attending industry events and hosting seminars.
- An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks.

Your Development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Benefits

- Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution; employee recruitment referral program; discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets; 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; 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; high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
- International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.
- Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution‑based recognition activities; annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the chance to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at . The right role for you might be just around the corner!

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📌 Associate, Projects and Development (Sydney) (City of Sydney)
🏢 Allens
📍 City of Sydney