At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support in renewable energy, focusing on compliance and contract management.
- Company: Join a leading Renewable Energy organisation driving sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on compliance and governance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 4-7 years of legal experience in construction, infrastructure, or energy law.
The predicted salary is between 113574 - 125720 $ per year.
Exceptional opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a leading Renewable Energy organisation that is going through substantial growth and is setting new standards for sustainability, innovation and excellence. This newly created role reports directly to the General Counsel and will work closely with the business to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal support on a broad range of matters. It is an ideal step for a Legal Counsel or Senior Associate with a background in construction, infrastructure, energy or real estate who is looking to move in-house.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide timely, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of business matters.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, project documentation (including EPC, O&M, and property agreements), and commercial agreements.
- Supporting dispute resolution, litigation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Designing and embedding compliance frameworks, policies, and training across the organisation.
- Monitoring regulatory developments (including environmental, health, safety, and corporate governance) and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Conducting internal investigations and managing audits.
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and sound governance.
About you:
- 4–7 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a top-tier or mid-tier firm or a major infrastructure/energy business.
- Strong background in construction, infrastructure or real estate law, with the ability to manage complex projects.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident advising in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Greenfields is a specialist In-House Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Executive Search & Recruitment firm. Partnering with a diverse range of clients, from ASX listed organisations, non-listed organisations, multinationals, boutiques and not-for-profits across all industry sectors.
Please send your resume in confidence to Aislyn Jennings, Executive Search Partner, at [email] or call for a confidential discussion, [phone number]. Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format. We do not accept or open external links to profiles or adverts. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer in Sydney employer: Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services organisation that values innovation and compliance. As the Head of Legal & Regulatory, you'll be part of a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and offers ample opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on strategic legal leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's regulatory landscape while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive environment that encourages growth and excellence.
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