Energy & Resources Partner

• Energy & Resources Partner | Lateral Appointment | Brisbane
• Strategic Hire | Prestigious National Law Firm
• Special Counsel with an established client profile is also encouraged to explore this opportunity
• Highly Partner Earnings $1.2m to $3.5m+

The Firm & It's Strategic Direction:

Law Staff is working in collaboration with the Board of this leading national law firm as it expands its Brisbane Energy & Resources capability as part of a broader national growth strategy. The firm is well regarded for:

• Deep technical capability across the corporate and regulatory disciplines
• Long-standing relationships with major players in the energy and resources space as well as government entities at both State and Federal levels for renewable projects
• Lawyers recognised for pragmatic advice, strong commercial judgement, and disciplined management of complex, high-value transactions

With national revenue exceeding the $250 million mark, the Board has prioritised investment into several national industry sectors, with Energy & Resources positioned as a key pillar of future growth.

The Role:

This position would suit an established Partner seeking a new platform for increased earnings or a senior Energy & Resources practitioner preparing for partnership. 

You will play a central role in growing the practice across traditional resources, emerging critical minerals, and the evolving renewable energy landscape, including but not limited to:

Resources & Mining:

• Project development, infrastructure arrangements, and financing structures
• Negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including exploration, production, O&M, and commodity sales
• Joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments, and strategic transactions
• Whole-of-lifecycle advisory for major resources projects

Renewables & Energy:

• Development and financing of wind, solar, battery storage, and pumped hydro projects
• Property, leasing, and due diligence structures supporting large-scale energy developments
• Pipeline infrastructure transactions and ancillary asset acquisitions
• Tenure, statutory frameworks, procurement, and broader corporate advisory work

Leadership & Market Presence:

Beyond technical delivery, you will:

• Contribute to the firm’s growing profile in Queensland and the national energy market through your own practice and connections
• Strengthen and expand key Energy & Resources client relationships
• Mentor and develop lawyers within the Brisbane practice

About You

You are likely to be:

• A current Energy & Resources Partner, or an experienced Special Counsel/Of Counsel ready to step into partnership
• Practising within a top-tier or mid-tier national law firm, or in a General Counsel position within a prominent player in this market segment
• Bringing a strong reputation and portable client relationships across resources or renewables, or both
• A collaborative and commercially focused leader with a clear strategy for practice growth

Culture, Flexibility & Sustainable Careers

Unlike many national platforms, this firm is committed to long-term growth in its Partner ranks and its earnings for equity partners. In terms of engagement, you can expect:

• Flexible or reduced hours where appropriate
• Hybrid working arrangements across office and remote settings
• A collaborative partnership culture focused on relationships rather than purely monetary performance metrics

Partner Remuneration

Compensation is tailored to experience, practice profile, and client following. Indicative ranges include:

• Salaried Partner: $450,000 to $600,000+
• Equity Partner (mid-point): $1.2 million to $2 million
• Full Equity (100 points): well above $4 million, dictated by the Control Fees if the individual

Why Engage Law Staff

With over 38 years specialising in legal recruitment, Law Staff has facilitated numerous discreet Partner and team moves across boutique, mid-tier, and top-tier firms. We provide commercially grounded insights into:

• Financial performance and profitability
• Partnership structures and equity models
• Growth strategy and cross-practice integration
• Lateral hiring trends and expectations
• Culture, leadership style, and operational dynamics

Our senior advisors also collaborate with Partners in preparing commercially realistic business plans which are released only with your approval to protect your intellectual property.

Confidentiality is paramount:

• All discussions remain strictly confidential
• No discussion is had with Board members without your written consent
• You can be provided names of Partners whom we have successfully appointed to prominent mid and top-tier firms. These Partners can attest to their dealings with our Senior Client Advisors

Next Steps – Confidential Discussion

We welcome discreet initial conversations, either in person in Brisbane or via Teams. Make your connection by reaching out to:

Craig Ashton-Sward
Director & Senior Client Advisor
Law Staff
craig@lawstaff.com.au
0413 743 838 (8am–8pm, 7 days)

Reference: ERP040926

You are welcome to remain anonymous in the early stages if you choose.

Law Staff – Lateral Partner & Executive Search for the Legal Profession
Level 4, 260 Queen Street, Brisbane