Teams at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Provide proactive administrative support to lawyers across multiple practice groups. Responsibilities include matter management, time recording, billing assistance, business development support, event coordination, expenses, travel and meetings, mail, printing, filing, archiving, and document support. The role is full-time and fully office-based in Melbourne, requiring strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and Microsoft Office skills.

Lead business development for the Employment, Industrial Relations and Safety practice by managing pitches, proposals, tenders, credentials, thought leadership, podcasts, events, awards submissions, and market research. The role partners with lawyers, partners, marketing teams, and senior stakeholders to support client development, sector initiatives, and firm-wide growth across Australia.

Advises governments, regulators, energy market participants, and private capital clients on Australian energy regulation and infrastructure matters. Work includes regulatory strategy, energy market reform, project structuring, grid connections, revenue arrangements, government support mechanisms, M&A, joint ventures, and clean energy project development. The role requires translating complex regulatory frameworks into clear commercial advice while managing multiple priorities and contributing to Australia’s energy transition.