Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Wolf & Williams Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy 3-6 PQE

Our client is a key player in Australia's energy transition, partnering with governments on critical infrastructure programs to deliver a net-zero energy system. As coal plants retire, they support the coordination of investment in transmission, generation, storage and firming of energy infrastructure.

If you bring expertise in renewable energy from projects, corporate, regulatory, or real estate teams, you'll thrive in this dynamic role.

Position Description

As a Legal Counsel within this industry leading Legal Team, you will play a vital role in supporting Australia's energy transition. Collaborating closely with senior lawyers, leadership, and external stakeholders in government and industry, you will deliver high-quality legal advice on complex, high-impact energy projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape cross-jurisdictional energy policy, tackle novel legal challenges, and develop your skills in a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Completing legal due diligence, compliance reviews, and contract finalisation
  • Advising electricity derivatives and development agreements
  • Preparing tender-related documents and advising on tender products
  • Preparing internal governance documents
  • Providing legal advice on issues affecting the organisation
  • Reviewing and advising on contracts and external publications
  • Managing procurement processes for external legal engagements
  • Maintaining internal Legal Team knowledge and precedent resources
  • Supporting corporate compliance, governance, and company secretarial functions.
  • Representing the organisation with external stakeholders
  • Advising other divisions (Commercial, System Planning, Financial Markets, Risk, Compliance and Audit, Business Operations, Corporate Affairs & Social Value) on legal matters

Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will have:

  • 3-6 years PQE from an established energy team (this may include a corporate, major projects, regulatory, or infrastructure team).
  • Exposure to electricity project matters or energy laws and rules is highly desirable
    but is not a requirement.

This is a full time role with excellent WFH flexibility. On offer is a competitive salary and bonus, a supportive and inclusive team culture, and significant opportunities to contribute to Australia's energy future while advancing your career.

Contact:

If you are looking to take the next step in your career we would love to hear from you.

Please send your application to
Morgan Elder
at

, or call

for a confidential discussion.

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