Senior Legal Counsel

6 days ago

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented
Senior Legal Counsel
to join a leading Australian energy infrastructure organisation at the forefront of the renewable transition.

Position Description

This is a newly created position that will see you report to the Head of Legal as part of a collaborative in-house team.

This role will focus on advising
major construction and infrastructure projects
, including:

  • large scale renewable energy developments and related consortia projects.
  • Large-scale battery storage projects
  • projects/construction tenders and related procurement activities.
  • Broader infrastructure including data centres.

Beyond projects, the role will also involve advising on commercial contracts, joint ventures, corporate transactions, and occasional governance and compliance matters. You'll work cross-functionally with the commercial, engineering, and procurement teams and provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice that supports strategic delivery.

Ideal Candidate

  • 8+ years' post-qualification experience
    gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment.
  • Strong background in construction and major projects law, ideally with exposure to the energy or infrastructure sector.
  • Broader experience in commercial, corporate, or procurement matters would be highly regarded.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to advise confidently at all levels of the business.
  • A hands-on, pragmatic approach and a genuine interest in renewable energy and infrastructure development.

Contact

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team with an outstanding culture, we encourage you to apply.

Please contact
Sam Gray
at

or call

for a confidential discussion.

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