Senior Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Naiman Clarke Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Senior Legal Counsel: Energy (Electricity) & Renewables

What's in it for you?

  • Make an Impact:
    Play a direct role in shaping Australia's clean energy future.
  • High-Profile Projects:
    Advise on innovative solar, storage & hybrid energy developments.
  • Career Growth:
    Work closely with senior executives & gain exposure across all facets of the business.

About your new employer is:

  • A
    leading specialist
    in the development and operation of renewable energy assets.

About the role:

  • Partner with senior leadership and the wider team to navigate
    complex legal and regulatory issues
    in the
    electricity and renewables sector
    . Your responsibilities will include:
  • Advising on
    energy, electricity, and renewables law
    , including compliance with the National Electricity Rules and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Drafting and negotiating
    key commercial agreements
    , including EPC, O&M, PPA, and project financing contracts.
  • Supporting
    project development, acquisitions, and joint ventures
    across solar, battery, and hybrid energy projects.

The ideal candidate:

  • 7+ years PQE
    with expertise in electricity, energy projects, and renewables.
  • Coming out of
    private practice and/or INH
  • Experienced in drafting and negotiating project, infrastructure, or energy contracts.
  • Commercially astute with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
  • Confident working autonomously while also collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.
  • Motivated to be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven company transforming the energy landscape.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals,
please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities
.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Bart today
Please quote reference number
BT/52043.

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