Senior Associate - Projects & Construction

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

Our Projects & Construction practice is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia. Demand on our services has created an opportunity for a Projects & Construction Senior Associate to join the Perth team working with Troy McKelvie. As an integral member of our team, you should expect to work on various projects across the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors across a range of local, regional and cross border projects. This is an exciting time to join a growing practice that promises career advancement and significant development opportunities. Our Australian Projects team sits across our Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne offices, so you will join a large and collaborative national team while also working with colleagues across the globe.

The key responsibilities and requirements for this role are as follows;

Responsibilities

• Work on energy projects for project sponsors, financiers and large energy users nationally.
• Advise on and draft a range of project documentation including power purchase agreements, gas sales/supply (pipeline gas and LNG) and storage agreements, connection agreements, services and development agreements, delivery and joint venture agreements.
• Manage work streams on large domestic and international projects.
• Liaise with clients on consents, amendments and project delivery issues as they arise.
• Supervise and mentor Graduates, Lawyers and Associates
• Liaise with clients and assist with business development initiatives

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years PQE gained within a front-end construction, energy or projects practice
• Experience assisting on a range of energy/construction/projects matters
• Strong client liaison skills
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Strong time management & organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously

The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.

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