- Strategic Hire | Prestigious National Law Firm
- Special Counsel with an established client profileis also encouraged to explore this opportunity
- Highly Partner Earnings $1.2m to $3.5m+

- Energy & Resources Partner | Lateral Appointment | Brisbane
- Strategic Hire | Prestigious National Law Firm
- Special Counsel with an established client profileis also encouraged to explore this opportunity
- Highly Partner Earnings $1.2m to $3.5m+

The Firm & It's Strategic Direction:

Law Staff is working in collaboration with the Board of thisleading national law firm as it expands its Brisbane Energy & Resources capability as part of a broader national growth strategy. The firm is well regarded for:

- Deep technical capability across the corporateand regulatory disciplines
- Long-standing relationships with major players in the energy and resources space as well as government entities at both State and Federal levelsfor renewable projects
- Lawyers recognised for pragmatic advice, strong commercial judgement, and disciplined management of complex, high-value transactions

With national revenue exceeding the $250 million mark, the Board has prioritised investment into several national industry sectors, with Energy & Resources positioned as a key pillar of future growth.

The Role:

This position would suit an established Partner seeking a current platform for increased earnings or a senior Energy & Resources practitioner preparing for partnership.

You will play a central role in growing the practice across traditional resources, emerging critical minerals,



and the evolving renewable energy landscape, including but not limited to:

Resources & Mining:

- Project development, infrastructure arrangements, and financing structures
- Negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including exploration, production, O&M;, and commodity sales
- Joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments, and strategic transactions
- Whole-of-lifecycle advisory for major resources projects

Renewables & Energy:

- Development and financing of wind, solar, battery storage, and pumped hydro projects
- Property, leasing, and due diligence structures supporting large-scale energy developments
- Pipeline infrastructure transactions and ancillary asset acquisitions
- Tenure, statutory frameworks, procurement, and broader corporate advisory work

Leadership & Market Presence:

- Contribute to the firm’s growing profile in Queensland and the national energy market through your own practice and connections
- Strengthen and expand key Energy & Resources client relationships
- Mentor and develop lawyers within the Brisbane practice

About You

You are likely to be:

- A current Energy & Resources Partner,



or an experienced Special Counsel/Of Counsel ready to step into partnership
- Practising within a top-tier or mid-tier national law firm, or in a General Counsel positionwithin a prominent player in this market segment
- Bringing a strong reputation and portable client relationships across resources or renewables, or both
- A collaborative and commercially focused leader with a clear strategy for practice growth

Culture, Flexibility & Sustainable Careers

Unlike many national platforms, this firm is committed to long-term growth in its Partner ranks and its earnings for equity partners.In terms of engagement, you can expect:

- Flexible or reduced hours where appropriate
- Hybrid working arrangements across office and remote settings
- A collaborative partnership culture focused on relationships rather than purely monetary performance metrics

Partner Remuneration

Compensation is tailored to experience, practice profile, and client following. Indicative ranges include:

- Salaried Partner: $450,000 to $600,000+
- Equity Partner (mid-point): $1.2 millionto $2 million
- Full Equity (100 points): well above $4 million, dictated by the Control Fees if the individual

Confidentiality is paramount:

- All discussions remain strictly confidential
- No discussion is had with Board members without your written consent
- You can be provided names of Partners whom we have successfully appointed to prominent mid and top-tier firms. These Partners can attest to their dealings with our Senior Client Advisors

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📌 Energy & Resources Partner (Brisbane City)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Brisbane City