Associate / Senior Associate, M&A – Mining & Resources

Your role

With a strong pipeline of market leading deals in the mining and resources sector, the Allens Mining & Resources team is looking to grow. Based in Melbourne or Perth, you will have the opportunity to work with a range of Partners across our national resources practice including our Mining Sector Leader Igor Bogdanich for a variety of clients including several of the world's largest mining companies and infrastructure investors.  You will gain exposure to the most complex and interesting transactions in the market. Our practice is ranked Band 1 in Chambers, and we have been on all the marquee transactions in the last twelve months including the Newmont sale of Telfer, Rio Tinto's sale and joint venture of Winu Copper deposit with Sumitomo, Rio Tinto's acquisition of Arcadium, Whitehaven Coal's acquisition of the Daunia and Blackwater Mines, Codelco's acquisition of Lithium Power International, Evolution's acquisition of Northparkes copper mine, and various other projects including pumped hydro projects, LNG import, and behind-the-meter renewables projects for mine sites.

As an Associate or Senior Associate in our M&A – Mining & Resources team you will advise on:

• Acquisitions and divestments in the mining, energy and resources sectors, including infrastructure and energy transition-related assets and gas-related projects.

• Joint ventures, JOAs, shareholders agreements and farm-in arrangements.

• Matters in the critical minerals space, e.g. lithium and copper, on Australian and offshore projects.

• Other commercial contracts in the sector, including commodity offtake agreements.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity in a high-performance environment. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work, however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About you

You will have:

• Experience working in the mining/oil and gas resources sector at a leading Australian practice or international firm. This could be within an M&A team or a Projects team with M&A exposure.

• Experience advising on M&A transactions and/or or Project development in these sectors.

• An enthusiastic interest in the sectors, a willingness to learn and a growth mindset.

• An ability to effectively manage large matters and play a key role as part of a team working on larger matters.

• A willingness to build an understanding of clients and develop effective working relationships with them.

• An ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks including across all our offices, as we work as an integrated team across jurisdictions.

• A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.

• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.

• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.

• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.

• International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.

• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Ena Pita, Talent Acquisition Senior Consultant on +61 426 724 258 or [email protected].

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected]. The right role for you might be just around the corner!