Legal Counsel

• Full-time, permanent
• Based in our South Brisbane office, with flexibility to work from home
• Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future
• Major projects. Fantastic team culture. Grow your career within. 

Who are Consolidated Power Projects (CPP)? 

As part of the Quanta Services Group, a Fortune 300 Company, Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) is an industry leader in high-voltage power solutions. We are an industry leader in the renewable energy industry who specialise in the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of high-voltage infrastructure such as transmission substations, wind farms, solar farms and battery storage systems.

With over 550 employees and offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, CPP are preferred partners with Australia’s major transmission network providers and we are rapidly growing to play a significant role in connecting Australia’s energy future.

The pipeline of work is secured, join us as we help to deliver Australia’s renewable future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our dynamic in-house Commercial & Legal team. 

Bringing your adept experience in either private practice or an in-house role, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic legal advice, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance across all aspects of our projects. Reporting to the Head of Commercial & Legal, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, project stakeholders, and external partners to support tendering activity, negotiate construction contracts with clients and assist with dispute resolution for significant projects.

You will join a national team of Lawyers and Contract Administrators with a fantastic culture, and being part of a global company, you will also have access to a wider network of legal resources, including another national team of Lawyers at our local parent company, Quanta Services Australia. 

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience in either private practice or in-house, preferably within energy, power, construction or utilities 
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders effectively 
• High-level negotiation skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across all levels  
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results on time.

Why Join Us? 

At CPP our people are our most important asset. We believe in investing, nurturing and developing your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential. As a leader in delivering high voltage infrastructure projects, we provide the opportunity to work on the most exciting projects in the industry, with access to current and leading technologies. We encourage and support new ideas. If you like to question the norm and embrace new ideas, then work with us. 

Benefits include:

• Highly attractive salary packages, and opportunities for continual professional growth 
• Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program, with everyday savings at over 400 retailers 
• A free comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family, with access to a wealth of resources to look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Generous employee referral program of up to $4,000
• Professional development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued 
• The opportunity to join an industry leader who deliver end-to-end services on projects from design to construction for the greater good of our environment 
• New and modern workspace with a short walk away from cafe's and restaurants
• Outstanding company culture and social environment

How to Apply:

To submit an application please upload your resume via the links provided.

For further information, please reach out to *********@conpower.com.au however applications will not be accepted via email. 

CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.

Unsolicited CV's will not be accepted by recruitment agencies.