Overview
Senior Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy Projects. Our client is a leading renewable energy developer and investor with a diverse portfolio of projects. With an ambitious pipeline of developments and a commitment to accelerating Australia's energy transition, they are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their high-performing team.
Base pay range
A$220,000.00/yr - A$280,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage legal aspects of M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and corporate structuring.
- Advise on property and land access arrangements, including leasing, easements, and landowner negotiations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts relevant to renewable energy development.
- Provide strategic legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including development, finance, and operations teams, to support project delivery.
- Engage and manage external legal advisors where required.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with 7+ years PQE (private practice and/or in-house).
- Strong background in corporate/M&A law, ideally with exposure to infrastructure or energy projects.
- Experience in property law and land access matters.
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A genuine interest in the renewable energy sector and contributing to the energy transition.
If you are a motivated legal professional looking to apply your expertise to meaningful work in the renewable energy sector, please apply or get in touch for more info -
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