Head of Legal

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Pronexus Full time
Add expected salary to your profile for insightsJoin the Future of Clean Energy in Australia


Embark on a career of significance as the Head of Legal for one of Australia's most prominent renewable energy initiatives, a venture recognised nationally for its pivotal role in shaping the country's clean energy landscape.


With a mandate of national importance, this $3B+ project is at the forefront of meeting Australia's future energy needs, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and resilient energy.

A dynamic and innovative project, committed to Australia's sustainable future by unlocking Australia's renewable energy future.

The Head of Legal is a key position reporting directly to the Executive Manager, playing a pivotal role in working closely with all project streams to provide legal advice on all aspects of the project.

Some of the key aspects of the position include:Provide independent legal advice to the business, which will include negotiation of contracts and other legal documentsManage working relationships with internal clients, key contractual counterparties, relevant Government departments and agencies, regulators, and other external stakeholdersMaintain a deep understanding of the current and future proposed activities of the project scope to identify and address any possible legal issues which may ariseDevelop project policies and procedures on project-specific legal, regulatory or corporate governance issues


You will have solid post legal qualification experience, ideally gained within a private practice in a medium or large commercial law firm environment and/or in an in-house role, with experience in utilities/energy been looked upon favourably and some exposure to major infrastructure projects experience is highly desirable.


A key part of the role will be cross functional collaboration and communication, you will be expected to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.

This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping Australia's clean energy future.

You will play a crucial role in a project that not only contributes significantly to clean energy but also creates substantial job opportunities and attracts sizable investments.


If you are ready to make a lasting impact on Australia's energy landscape, we invite you to apply and be part of this transformative journey.

Together, let's power a sustainable future for generations to come.

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