Legal Counsel

21 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Pacific Energy Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Job Category: Commercial

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.

As Australia's only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

Job Description
At Pacific Energy we pride ourselves on our diverse backgrounds whether it be industry, skill set or experience and encourage all talented individuals to consider joining our team.

You don't need to meet all the criteria but if you feel that this role is aligned with your career aspirations then this is for you

BE part of the solution
Due to our continued growth, a newly created opportunity exists for a Legal Counsel, reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel. This is the ideal role for an experienced, commercially minded and outcomes-focused legal professional who is seeking flexibility in the workplace to work and collaborate within a small dynamic high-delivery driven team.

Join an existing team of 3, this is a great opportunity to extend and grow your commercial acumen whilst partnering with the business on legal matters. The position will be based in Perth.

BE part of the change

  • Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts in the energy transition sector with customers and suppliers
  • Support and advise business stakeholders on asset portfolio management
  • Support and advice for group-level corporate functions
  • Manage external counsel as required
  • Contribute to developing legal team's knowledge base
  • Collaborate with other legal team members to provide a group wide service

BE this person

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications with a solid minimum of 3 years post-admission legal experience.
  • Commercial and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to analyse complex information and adapt advice to context.
  • Experience in contracts relating to energy transition would be highly desirable (whether PPAs, construction or other commercial experience, whether grid-connected or off-grid) coupled with a willingness to learn.
  • Experience in commercial negotiation.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Problem solving mindset, objectivity, self-initiating and deadline driven.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, commitment to delivery, and strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Admitted to practice law in Australia.

Why Join
We're committed to supporting our team with benefits that matter:

  • Flexible work arrangements, 2 days WFH & a 9-day-fortnight option
  • 17 weeks paid paternity leave or double the time for a half pay option
  • Health & wellness reimbursements
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Salary sacrifice for super, vehicles, education
  • Ongoing training and development, and so much more

To be considered for this role, you must have permanent full working rights in Australia.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At Pacific Energy, we celebrate the richness and depth that diversity brings. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities to apply.
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