Senior Legal Counsel - Clean Energy & Renewables

Senior level opportunity with a leading developer of renewable, cleaner energy.

Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, the company is investing in Australia’s energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including cleaner energy, renewables, and energy efficiency, looking ahead by creating new products and services to help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide.
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The Legal team is currently seeking an experienced Projects Lawyer to join their team and provide legal support on several CLEAN ENERGY or renewables project including:

• Acquisition of project facilities;
• Contracts and strategy for procurement, construction, and engineering, and operations;
• Hybrid projects, including energy storage;
• Hydrogen;
• Power purchase agreements, including corporate and captive power purchase agreements;
• Renewables commercial and regulatory issues;
• Risk advisory, including sanctions and export controls, and human rights;
• Solar, including photovoltaic and CSP;
• Waste-to-energy; and
• Wind, including onshore, offshore, and floating offshore.

In the context of the above job profile, successful candidates are expected to:

• Possess at least 7 years' PQE gained within a tier one law firm or in-house role;
• Ensure that work is progressed in a timely fashion and that the operations and construction business unit is kept regularly informed on progress;
• Demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal skills to meet the drafting and presentation aspects of the role;
• Maintain clear communication links with colleagues; and
• Ensure good working relationships with colleagues and external service providers.

Person Specification

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Excellent writing skills, with strong drafting abilities;
• Ability to effectively manage own workload, undertaking a business-facing role;
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and with external professionals;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with colleagues and external organisations;
• Resilient and calm under pressure;
• Adaptable and flexible approach; and
• Proactive and takes initiative.

When you become an employee of this great company, you’ll be able to make choices about your professional development, health, welfare, and post-career life. You’ll have access to support programs intended to help you balance your life – on and off the job and benefit from a range of opportunities to continue your professional development.
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NOTE: Please apply with a professional cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience relating to the development of renewable assets.
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For further information, please contact:
IVAN PIGNATARO
Director
D’Arcy Weil
St James Building, Mezzanine
555 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9999 7409 M: 0416 507 856 E: ivan@darcyweil.com
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that applications will be accepted until a qualified pool of candidates is received.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.