Senior Associate, Corporate M&A – Energy, Brisbane

Join a top-tier corporate practice recognised for advising on some of the most complex and high-profile M&A transactions in the market. With a strong presence across the energy and resources sectors, the firm offers an outstanding platform for lawyers looking to work on sophisticated, market-leading deals in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate M&A practice in Brisbane, with a focus on energy, resources and critical minerals.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border transactions across the energy and resources sectors, including mining, oil & gas and emerging critical minerals. You will advise leading corporates and investors on high-value M&A, joint ventures and project-related transactions while working closely with highly regarded partners and a national team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on public and private M&A transactions across the energy and resources sectors.

• Support and lead joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals in mining, oil & gas and critical minerals.

• Draft and negotiate key transaction and project documentation.

• Advise on regulatory and commercial arrangements for energy and resources projects.

• Collaborate with cross-practice teams on complex, multi-faceted transactions.

• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of the practice.

About You

• Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand with experience in Corporate M&A, ideally gained at a top-tier, national or international firm, with exposure to energy and resources transactions.

• Strong experience across public and private M&A transactions.

• Exposure to oil & gas, mining or energy-related transactions is highly regarded.

• Ability to manage matters and mentor junior lawyers within a collaborative team.

• Strong communication skills and a desire to build long-term client relationships.

If this sounds like you, please apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion with Chantel Forster on:

chantel@elwynforster.com

+61 497 651 226

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