Senior Legal Counsel - Projects/Energy - 6+ Years PQE - Melbourne

A renowned infrastructure and renewables company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its growing Australian legal team.

Position Description

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will work closely with other senior in-house counsel and business leaders across Australia.

This is a senior, hands-on position that combines both strategic and transactional responsibilities advising on major infrastructure and energy projects. You will draft, negotiate and advise on:

• Services agreements
• Framework agreements
• EPC / construction and engineering contracts
• O&M, asset management and long-term service arrangements

You will lead contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, contractors and joint venture partners and work closely with the business to identify and manage commercial and legal risk.

You will run tendering, bids and procurement process and advice on contract variations, disputes and claims management throughout the life cycle of the projects.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring:

• 6+ years’ post-qualification experience in construction and infrastructure law, gained within a leading law firm and/or major EPC or project delivery organisation.
• Strong technical construction and projects experience, ideally with exposure to energy and renewables.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-party transactions with a commercial and solutions-focused mindset.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, thriving in a lean and high-performing team.

This role suits a lawyer who enjoys working closely with project teams and senior executives in a fast-paced, global business environment.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Rewarding bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office).
• Premium offices

Contact

If you are an experienced construction and projects lawyer seeking to take on a senior, strategic role within a leader in renewable energy, this role is perfect.

Please contact Sam Gray at Sign in to view email, or call 0412 427 086 for a confidential discussion.