We are seeking an outstanding Senior Associate to join our high performing Energy & Resources practice. This role provides the successful candidate with the prospect to: Join an Australian tier-one practice Be part of a high performing and impactful team Work at a senior level on significant, complex matters.

The role

We are seeking an outstanding Senior Associate to join our Energy & Resources Team. Working with Partner Susan Taylor, you will play a key part in advising clients on complex regulatory and commercial matters directly linked to the renewable energy transformation. You will have demonstrated experience in the Australian energy sector, with a focus on energy regulatory frameworks. You will be excited by the challenge of solving complex legal and regulatory problems for market-recognised clients at the forefront of the energy transition. You will be capable of working across all functional levels of the energy sector (retail, distribution, transmission and generation), or demonstrate the capacity to build on your existing experience in at least some of these sectors. You will also undertake energy-focused commercial work, including drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs), supply agreements, connection agreements and BESS offtake agreements. In this role, you will have exposure to a mix of clients across Australia, including ASX listed public companies, private companies, state owned entities and regulators. You will be comfortable to work both autonomously and as part of an engaged and enthusiastic team.



The successful candidate will also be comfortable mentoring junior lawyers and project-managing matters from initial stages through to completion. Our team is currently known as one of the leading energy regulatory teams in Australia – you will be a key part of making our team even stronger. Our team is based in Melbourne and Canberra but we are happy to work with suitable candidates from any Australian location.

Key Skills & Experience

- 5+ years post qualification experience.
- Experience in the energy sector, particularly electricity and gas markets, either in-house or in private practice.
- Thrives in detail-orientated work.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A strong work ethic coupled with a willingness to learn.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (including written skills) which will be required for building client relationships and maintaining a positive team environment.

As Australia's leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way.



As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro-bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.

Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

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Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz.

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The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors.

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📌 Senior Associate 2+ years - Energy & Resources (Melbourne)
🏢 Clayton Utz
📍 Melbourne