Senior Energy Lawyer – 12 Month Contract
4 weeks ago
Elevate is partnering with a leading Australian utility firm to onboard a Senior Energy Lawyer for a 12-month contract, starting early to mid-October. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in major energy projects across power generation and storage, while working with a high-performing legal team.
Based in Perth, the role offers flexibility, with the option to work full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week) for the right resource.
The RoleAs Senior Energy Lawyer, you will:
- Advise on the full project lifecycle for large-scale energy developments.
- Draft and negotiate key project documents, including connection agreements, PPAs, offtake and procurement contracts.
- Manage external legal counsel and deliver training to internal teams.
- Provide proactive, strategic legal advice to mitigate risks and drive commercial outcomes.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across engineering, construction, procurement and regulatory functions.
We're looking for a lawyer with:
- 7+ years' PAE in energy, projects, or construction (top-tier firm or in-house).
- Demonstrated expertise in energy and projects development.
- Extensive experience negotiating and drafting energy contracts (PPAs, offtake, supply, procurement).
- Strong commercial acumen with a stakeholder-focused approach.
- An understanding of EPC/EPCM front-end contracting is a plus, though not mandatory for the role.
- Confidence working autonomously and collaboratively in fast-moving environments.
This is your chance to step into a senior role within a market-leading utility firm, shaping high-profile projects that will define Australia's energy future.
To ApplyIf you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to the provided contact:
- Your updated/resume (please ensure it includes your email address and phone number).
- An email stating how your experience relates to the requirements above.
Elevate's global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs. Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.
Diversity and Inclusion PolicyEquitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex's success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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