Legal Counsel

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sigma Executive Full time
Manager at Sigma Executive | Executive Search Specialist | Legal - Energy

The Company

This global renewables company is leading the way on innovation and the drive towards a truly sustainable future. They are consistently acknowledged (and ranked) as being a key player in the market and seeking to expand their footprint in Australia.

With significant backing, they are proud of their ability to successfully deliver new products to the market which have enhanced energy storage, energy systems and the generation of renewable power. Additionally they have an internal focus on being carbon neutral and have pushed this through on to their partners as well.

The Role

They are now looking a legal counsel / senior legal counsel to head up their Australian business whilst working closely with the overseas legal team and external legal partners. This is their first hire in Australia and as more projects land, a team will be built around you.

Key activities will include:

  • Leading the drafting and negotiation of construction, supply, and services agreements
  • Advising on project development agreements
  • Providing regulatory compliance advice
  • Managing corporate and commercial legal matters as they arise
  • Proactively managing risk
  • Managing relationships with external legal firms

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have ideally around 5-9 years PQE and currently working in the energy sector either within private practice or in-house. You will ideally have:

  • Experience in energy, renewables or construction
  • A blend of project and corporate experience
  • Strong commercial judgement
  • Sound experience working with external legal firms
  • The ability to provide pragmatic and timely legal advice
  • The ability to prioritise, manage expectations and delivery to consistently high standards

To apply

If you're interested to hear more about the role, call Will Milnes-James, Manager on 0403 065796 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, you can send your CV to will@sigmaexecutive.com.au

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
    • Industries: Energy Technology, Utilities, and Services for Renewable Energy

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