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Senior Lawyer / Senior Associate: Front-end Construction (New Energy)

LocationSydney NSW, Australia
Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Published At:16 hours ago
Job no: FXNXH
Category: Legal Professional

About the job

Our team advises clients at the forefront of the global energy transition on transactions that shape the future of global energy markets. Our service offering is unique in that we provide an integrated service across the project lifecycle (E&P, property, energy M&A, regulatory, construction and disputes), coupled with market insight and understanding of energy businesses.

We are free from old firm thinking. Put simply: our environment is designed to allow our people to be the best version of themselves - thereby enabling an unrivalled people, and superior client, experience. 

You can read more about our thought leadership here.

The role

Working with Matt Baumgurtel (New Energy Lead) and Adriaan van der Merwe (New Energy Partner), this forwarding-thinking practice will give you exposure to project development, construction, financing, investment, joint ventures and M&A transactions across Australia and the APAC region.

Apply if you are a high performer with:

  • 4-7 years' front-end construction experience;
  • a specialisation in energy (ideal but not essential);
  • a passion for new energy; and
  • an enthusiastic, collegial, fun and innovative mindset.

The firm

You can read more about Hamilton Locke here.

What is in it for you

  • Mentoring in a supportive environment with access to quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities.
  • A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • A competitive remuneration package, including equity pursuant to the firm’s ESOP.
  • A clear and transparent performance bonus scheme.
  • An extra week’s leave as part of our employee personal development program.
  • A day birthday leave.
  • Support in building client relationships and your own practice.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates. If you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information.

For more information on Hamilton Locke, please visit https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Accessibility and Inclusion

At Hamilton Locke, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds and family and caring arrangements.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at talent@hpxgroup.com.au.


Agency submissions

HPX Group does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.


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  • Published on 16 Mar 2026, 10:42 AM