Careers Australia and Singapore

About the role

Our market leading Projects group is currently seeking a talented Senior Associate to join our Melbourne team.  This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a collegiate and high performing team advising on some of the country’s most exciting deals.  You will work closely with Scott Langford, the leader of our Melbourne Projects group and award-winning mining and resources lawyer, along with the wider Melbourne and national team. The work involves advising on a diverse range of major transactions and issues for some of Australia’s and the world’s pre-eminent energy, resources and infrastructure companies. We are a close-knit team with a market-leading presence in Melbourne and around Australia.  We work closely with the Projects teams in other KWM offices across Australia, Asia and Europe, and with our colleagues in real estate, planning and environment, banking and M&A.  

You will have

• projects (and M&A) skills and experience and enjoy working as part of a committed team
• experience or a strong interest in energy, infrastructure, resources and mining
• excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to contribute to the delivery of prompt and commercially astute advice
• strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with clients and other areas of the firm
• team focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships
• enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities - helping to develop and manage strategic relationships and networks, developing your own client relationships, and thinking “outside about the box” about other opportunities for practice development

 Who are we?

We are Asia’s top tier international law firm with deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years. With 30 offices, we have over 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned on the ground in the world's growth markets and financial centres.  

Why work with us?

We promote a culture based on respect, trust, inclusivity, diversity, flexibility, mastery and growth. We seek to create a workplace where our people are proud to work and where their ambitions can be realised. Connection with our people is a priority, we offer targeted and meaningful conversations around professional and personal development, with regular feedback and coaching. 

What else we’ll offer

• Access to market leading work in your chosen specialty, and the opportunity to work with leaders in their fields
• Flexible ways of working and various leave arrangements to balance your work and life commitments
• Holistic wellbeing programs supporting mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, EAP, gym memberships, flu vaccinations, skin cancer checks and in house catered meals.
• Mobility around our network when opportunities arise
• Access to a large range of learning and development opportunities to help you meet your goals
• A detailed framework to support working parents in balancing their personal and professional priorities, including 26 weeks paid parental leave open to both primary and secondary carers with no minimum service period for permanent employees
• Corporate discounts on health and general insurance, superannuation advice and other products and services
• Opportunities to participate in a wide range of pro-bono and community impact programs, and inclusion networks

How to apply

Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form.

For further information on this role, please contact Kellie McLean, Senior Resourcing Consultant at kellie.mclean@au.kwm.com.

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages. 

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.

All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com, Seek, LinkedIn or an authorised agency, applications through any other third party websites will not be accepted.