At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial agreements in the energy sector while advising on legal matters.
- Company: Join LOD, a global leader in innovative legal services with a focus on flexibility.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a dynamic, supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact in renewable energy projects while working with top-tier clients.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE with strong commercial contracting experience, ideally in energy or infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 126000 - 154000 $ per year.
LOD
(Lawyers On Demand) is one of the largest and fastest growing global legal services businesses, and as a ‘new law’ pioneer, we continue to lead the market we created.
We're a global business with offices around the world that focus on providing end-to-end solutions for our clients' legal needs, by connecting them with our team of exceptional legal professionals.
We provide secondment opportunities, legal advisory services, and legal operations & tech solutions.
Together, we find new ways to supercharge the value that legal professionals and in-house legal teams deliver.
With LOD, you get all the best bits of being a lawyer - interesting work with some of the world's most exciting organisations, plus the flexibility and freedom to live your life how you want.
Who are we looking for?
We're working with a leading Australian energy company on an exciting 10-month secondment opportunity for a commercial lawyer.
This role sits within a high-performing legal team supporting a diverse portfolio of generation and renewable energy assets.
The assignment is commencing immediately and will be offered on a full-time basis.
Your responsibilities will include
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
- Advising on legal matters relating to large-scale generation assets, including traditional and renewable energy operations.
- Supporting renewable energy projects, including wind farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hydro assets.
- Leading and supporting commercial negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing complex legal matters and providing practical, commercially focused advice.
- Advising on regulatory developments and business change initiatives where required.
Ideal candidates will have
- Have at least 5 years PQE, ideally gained from top or mid-tier law firms or in-house, with strong legal training.
- Strong commercial contracting experience and the ability to provide strategic legal advice.
- Experience within the energy, infrastructure, construction or projects sectors will be highly regarded.
- The ability to work autonomously and build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business.
LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it.
We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants; including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities to join us so we can do great things together.
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Legal Counsel in Sydney employer: Lawyers On Demand
LOD (Lawyers On Demand) is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work culture where legal professionals can thrive in a supportive environment. With a focus on flexibility and career development, employees are empowered to take charge of their professional journey while engaging in meaningful work with leading organisations in the mining services sector. Located in a vibrant area, LOD provides unique opportunities for growth and collaboration, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a rewarding legal career.
