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Legal Counsel

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  • Melbourne or Sydney, Full Time
  • Full-time
About the business:
Join a leading renewable energy developer focused on delivering innovative, large-scale energy projects that contribute to the global transition toward net zero. With two decades of renewables experience, this business has built over 100 wind farms worldwide and has a strong portfolio of Australian projects across wind, solar, and storage systems.

About the role:
As Legal Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's growth by managing legal processes and contracts. 
  • Reviewing and updating legal documents from existing templates, working to reduce risk and maximise opportunities.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements relevant to renewable energy projects.
  • Controlling external legal costs during financial close processes by handling ancillary documents internally and minimising external legal requirements.
  • Supporting the EPC team in negotiating and drafting subcontract documentation, assessing contractual risk and developing solid commercial agreements.
  • Providing input to the Australia team on legal workstreams and advising on resolving legal issues.
  • Managing external lawyers, including fee negotiations and overseeing their work to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Experience/Qualifications required:
  • Bachelors degree in Law, Masters degree is highly regarded
  • 6-10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably within the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors.
  • Proven track record in drafting, managing, and negotiating complex contracts.
  • Experience working with external counsel and managing legal budgets.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to anticipate potential legal issues and develop mitigation strategies.
Benefits:
  • Work with an established global business with a strong pipeline of work in Australia
  • Flexibility to work remotely and in-office from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.
  • Excellent remuneration package + bonus
  • Unparalleled career development opportunities

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