About This Position:

Shape the future of renewable energy through innovative hydrogen technology.

Our Client, a global subsidiary of a leading international investment/trading company of Japan, is introducing advancing Hydrogen Technology to the world – particularly focusing on developing and managing power generation projects in various countries, focusing Australia. Upon opening their HQ in Melbourne, they are seeking for a well experienced and confident corporate lawyer to join their expert team as Legal Counsel.

This position offers a distinguished opportunity to leverage solid and confident lawyering experience in support of transformational renewable energy initiatives, including innovative hydrogen production projects. You will provide strategic legal expertise, ensure compliance, and advance the company’s objectives by shaping effective legal frameworks to drive success of hydrogen projects in Australia and beyond.

Your corporate lawyering experience as an energy lawyer is highly regarded.

Our Client sets high goals towards their future growth – ready to work with ambitious individuals eager to grow with the company.

What does your next role look like?

• Serve as the legal lead for project development, asset management, and corporate matters. Corporate lawyering experience is highly preferable.
• Act as the Company’s legal representative, ensuring robust oversight and assurance for project development and asset management activities.
• Assist during negotiations of project agreements, and lead discussions on legal matters within these agreements.Provide detailed legal assessments on renewable energy and hydrogen production projects, ensuring compliance and alignment with relevant regulations and standards.
• Undertake comprehensive legal due diligence for acquisition opportunities.
• Engage with internal and external project stakeholders, including Project partners, Lenders and clients’ legal personnel/advisors, Insurance providers, First Nations people and entities.
• Coordinate and liaise with functional teams within the organisation, including General Counsel, Business Development and Portfolio Management Team, Accounting & Tax Team
• Maintain a thorough understanding of local conditions, including social license considerations, environmental factors, risk assessments, and requirements of traditional owner corporations. Ensure project teams monitor and respond to changes in the local environment effectively.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Qualifications: Admission as a lawyer licensed to practice in Australia.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of legal experience in corporate law, project development and M&A, preferably within the power or renewable energy sectors. Experience in hydrogen projects is a plus.
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, with a proven capacity to collaborate across all organisational levels and with external stakeholders.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Location:

Melbourne, Victoria (alternative work location, preferably Melbourne or Sydney)

Working Hour:

Full-time – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Salary range:

Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and qualifications.

Working flexibility:

Remote work available up to 2 days per week.

Start From:

April 2025

Application due date:

Apply by Friday, 21 February 2025. Early applications encouraged as the process may close sooner.

What You’ll Gain from This Role:

• Your rare chance to work for a high-class Japanese subsidiary, working on projects that will have a lasting impact on the future of Hydrogen energy.
• Challenge your legal expertise by leading and supporting a team of skilled engineers committed to advancing hydrogen projects in Australia and globally.
• Our Client sets high ambition to expand, and is ready to welcome those who are willing to elevate their Career with them – embrace challenges and drive innovation.
• Generous negotiation is always provided where necessary to align with your career path. Potential leadership/executive roles for those applicable.

Take the Next Step:

Embark on a rewarding career journey by applying today. Showcase your expertise and join a company committed to making a lasting impact in renewable energy.

We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. Ensure your resume highlights your experience and skills relevant to this role.

If the above description is of your interest, please register and apply with CAREER MEISTER. If you have any uncertainties, please contact us at any point as we are open to answer any of your concerns.

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