An exciting opportunity has arisen with one of Australia’s leading renewable energy companies for a Senior Legal Counsel with 5-10 years’ PAE. The ideal lawyer will have a strong construction, projects, infrastructure and commercial background, and will be joining a highly regarded and reputable in-house legal team.

About the role:

You will work closely with the General Counsel and advise key stakeholders across the wider business, providing commercial and legal support to a growing business in the renewable energy sector. You’ll collaborate within the legal team while also supporting the procurement and commercial teams on contractual matters, strategy, and risk.

Some of the responsibilities in this role could include:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial and project agreements including construction related agreements, power purchase agreements, service contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements and confidentiality agreements.

Assisting the business to identify, assess and mitigate risk across the business, as well as advise on claims, variations and dispute resolution.

Preparing reports and providing legal support to the board, executive team, and company management.

Providing general legal advice across the business as required, including matters related to leasing, insurance policies, employment/workplace issues, regulatory compliance and tendering processes.

Who we’re looking for:

We are interested in speaking with lawyers with 5-10 years’ PAE, with experience in construction, projects, infrastructure, energy and renewables and commercial/contracts. Candidates with previous in-house experience or backgrounds at top/mid-tier law firms are encouraged to apply.

The benefits:

Flexible working options – 1 day from home, flexible start/finish times

Competitive salary with a generous bonus structure and additional incentives

Opportunities for progressive growth and continued education

A genuinely supportive and highly collaborative culture

Be part of a company committed to a greener future and play a key role in its projected growth

For more information on this role or to confidentially discuss the opportunities currently available in the Perth legal market, please contact:

Sam Turton
Consultant
LLB, BCom
m: 0481 714 388
e: [email protected]

Sam Turton is a lawyer and a consultant at KBE Legal Talent and Lawmee. Sam specialises in placing lawyers in permanent and on-demand roles, from 1 year PAE to Senior Associate/Special Counsel and Legal Counsel positions.

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