SUMMARY:
Permanent, Commercial Senior Legal Counsel role supporting major energy projects in gas, electricity, hydrogen, and renewables. Based in Brisbane, this role reports to the General Counsel and works with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

TASKS:

Provide strategic legal advice across the lifecycle of major energy projects, including gas, electricity, hydrogen, and renewable developments.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of project documentation, including development agreements, revenue/offtake agreements (e.g., PPAs/ESAs), agreements for processing, transportation, operation, and maintenance agreements, connection agreements, and related “upstream” project documents.

Joint venture/bidding agreements, and other documentation for early-stage development projects such as HOAs, MOUs, LOIs, and term sheets.

General and ancillary commercial contracts for all business units, such as recoverable works agreements.

High-level regulatory matters – including with gas inquiries and ring-fencing issues.

Provide general commercial legal advice and support to the operating businesses as required from time to time, including dispute resolution.

ABOUT YOU:
You are an experienced legal professional with expertise in advising on major energy projects from inception to completion. You combine technical legal skills with a pragmatic, commercial approach to deliver strategic outcomes.

Admitted to practise in Australia with a current practising certificate.

10+ years’ post-admission experience on major projects, covering front and back-end matters and a wide range of project documentation.

In-depth knowledge of energy sector projects (gas, electricity, hydrogen, renewables) and related regulatory frameworks.

Expertise in contract interpretation, drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution, with experience in construction law and contracts.

Background in a leading law firm, ideally with in-house experience, can act as a trusted advisor without external legal support when needed.

Commercially astute, able to influence strategic direction and manage legal risks within organisational risk appetite.

Skilled in stakeholder engagement, building effective relationships with executives, project teams, regulators, and external counsel.

ON OFFER:

Competitive remuneration package based on experience (up to $280K inc. super).

The full-time position is based in Brisbane and offers hybrid working options.

Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex energy projects across gas, electricity, hydrogen, and renewables.

Collaborative and supportive legal team with direct access to senior leadership.

Professional development opportunities, including exposure to strategic decision-making and governance initiatives.

Chance to influence major projects from inception to delivery within a dynamic and evolving energy market.

NEXT STEPS
This role is filling quickly. If you'd like to hear more about it, please apply, and we'll contact you. Alternatively, if you'd prefer a confidential chat first, contact Lee Hogben at Dovetail Legal Recruitment at [email protected] to organise an initial conversation.

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