Associate / Senior Associate
Location
Sydney - 10 Carrington Street, Level 20Business - Renewable Power & Transition
Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and sustainable solutions. Our renewable power portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.
Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power and transition company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.
To learn more about the Brookfield Renewable & Transition group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/renewable-power-transition.
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, the role will be supporting Brookfield Renewable Group on the legal aspects of its investment strategy.
Responsibilities
Supporting the Brookfield Renewable Group in all aspects of the legal investments function, including:
Managing the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, or disposals, including coordinating due diligence, and reviewing and advising on deal documentation.
Reviewing and advising on capital management initiatives and relevant documentation
Assist in reviewing and advising on relevant regulatory submissions for transactions.
Management of specific external legal engagements, liaison with external legal advisers as required, review of legal advice issued by external legal advisers and communication of such advice to internal stakeholders.
Monitoring legal issues associated with existing portfolio companies (e.g., follow on investments, major contracts, litigation, regulatory)
Form collaborative relationships with relevant personnel from the management team and across the Brookfield Group functions such as Tax, Accounting, Risk, and Compliance.
Other ad hoc projects and duties as required.
Primary focus will be in Australia and New Zealand however the role will include working across integrated teams across the greater Asia Pacific region.
Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in law with a strong academic record (preferably including Honours).
Admission to practice as a solicitor or barrister in at least one state in Australia.
Tertiary qualifications in commerce or finance highly regarded.
At least 3 years of post-admission legal experience in a M&A, finance, equity capital markets or debt capital markets division of a top-tier law firm.
Communicates clearly; listens, understands and adapts to different audiences; negotiates persuasively; has the capacity to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
Exemplifies personal drive and integrity - self-motivated and outcomes oriented; professionalism and probity; risk-taking and personal courage; action oriented; resilience; high ethical standards; self-awareness; strong work ethic; commitment to personal development; and willingness to learn about new industries
Achieves Results - organised; professional; implements change; able to clarify ambiguities; closure and delivery focussed; and able to direct and manage a significant change agenda
Previous experience in an in-house legal counsel role or secondment will be highly regarded.
Brookfield Asset Management does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior request from us will be considered the property of Brookfield and we may choose to engage with the candidate directly. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position.
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.