Senior Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Redpath Partners Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Senior Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy Projects

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer and investor with a diverse portfolio of projects. With an ambitious pipeline of developments and a commitment to accelerating Australia's energy transition, they are seeking a
Senior Legal Counsel
to join their high-performing team.

The Role

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide critical legal support across the business, with a focus on
M&A transactions, project development, and property matters
. Working closely with the executive team, project developers, and external advisors, you will play a key role in driving successful acquisitions, joint ventures, and land-related agreements that underpin the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage legal aspects of
    M&A transactions
    , including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and corporate structuring.
  • Advise on
    property and land access arrangements
    , including leasing, easements, and landowner negotiations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts relevant to renewable energy development.
  • Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including development, finance, and operations teams, to support project delivery.
  • Engage and manage external legal advisors where required.

About You

  • Qualified lawyer with
    7+ years PQE
    (private practice and/or in-house).
  • Strong background in
    corporate/M&A law
    , ideally with exposure to infrastructure or energy projects.
  • Experience in
    property law
    and land access matters.
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • A genuine interest in the
    renewable energy sector
    and contributing to the energy transition.

If you are a motivated legal professional looking to apply your expertise to meaningful work in the renewable energy sector, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply or get in touch for more info -

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