About the Role We seek an infrastructure, energy and major projects Senior Associate to join our Construction and Major Projects team. Our team is strategically positioned to advise project participants on the largest and most complex major projects in the country and regionally. Focussing on the infrastructure and energy sectors, our team advises on the preparation and negotiation of EPC, D&C, O&M/FM, PPP, joint venture arrangements, supply contracts, connection agreements and other ancillary construction and services agreements. The team also provides strategic advice in relation to early development phases and structuring of projects. As a key member of the Construction and Major Projects team, you will work closely with the practice group Partners and colleague(s) (both in Australia and regionally) on high‑profile front‑end energy and infrastructure projects across sectors including transport, energy, social infrastructure and utilities. About You We seek a Senior Associate with an innovative and commercial approach, who possesses unprecedented legal capability to navigate complex circumstances and who can meet challenging deadlines. As a senior member of the team, you will be given a high level of responsibility and autonomy to lead matters, so you will need to be confident advising clients with complex drafting and negotiation skills. Working with the practice group Partners, you will have an aptitude for business development and be motivated to strategically take advantage of our global client network and collaborate with Dentons’ colleagues internationally to drive practice growth in Australia. You will also be encouraged and supported to develop your own relationships and build on your market presence, positioning you for future career progression. Qualifications Demonstrable experience with major front‑end infrastructure, energy and construction projects. Strong experience advising and running major infrastructure projects is ideal; An excellent academic record, coupled with strong legal skills and a practical, commercial mindset; First‑class attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to comprehend intricate legal matters; A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our growing team. You will also enjoy working with, and contributing to, the growth and development of associates in the team; Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assimilate information quickly and manage multiple priorities within tight time‑frames, both collaboratively and autonomously; Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and diverse stakeholder audiences. Benefits Diverse and Inclusive culture. Career growth and development. A supportive and flexible working environment. Benefits such as Bonus Leave, 26 weeks paid Family Leave, Income Protection Insurance and Dentons Boost which is our employee discount programme with a network of over five hundred retailers. Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards. Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis). Salary sacrificing and novated leases. 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service. Additional leave options. Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups). Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance. Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land. Generous health and wellbeing programmes. Agile and flexible working for all. Social and diversity networks providing year‑round events. Opportunities to undertake pro‑bono legal work. #J-18808-Ljbffr