Are you ready to break free from billable hours and step into an exhilarating in-house role? Our client, a leading renewable energy company, is on the hunt for their next legal counsel to join a dynamic, vibrant, and collaborative team.
What's on Offer?
Be a key legal advisor in the development and execution of cutting-edge renewable energy projects;
Lead negotiations on complex construction agreements across solar, wind, and energy storage sectors;
Work under the mentorship of a nurturing and supportive General Counsel. Enhance your commercial acumen and establish a strong in-house career foundation;
Benefit from flexible working arrangements to achieve a better work-life balance;
Enjoy a convenient office location in the heart of the CBD;
Join a dynamic team that takes their work seriously but thrives on a tight-knit, collaborative environment.
The Client
Our client is a leading renewable energy company with a vast presence across the Asia-Pacific region. They are at the forefront of developing, constructing, and operating renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. To support their growing portfolio in Australia, they are seeking a Senior Associate, Legal to join their in-house Brisbane team.
The Role
As the Senior Associate, Legal, you will play a critical role in supporting the legal needs of renewable energy projects across Australia, with the opportunity to also collaborate with teams across nine APAC countries. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading negotiations and documentation for key construction agreements (e.g., EPC, O&M, and EPCM contracts);
Advising on and managing a variety of commercial agreements, including land leasing, power purchase agreements, and joint ventures;
Managing legal disputes related to renewable energy projects, including participating in formal dispute resolution processes;
Working closely with external counsel, managing legal budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of external legal advice;
Providing support on regional legal initiatives and compliance matters, including anti-bribery and modern slavery issues.
About You
The ideal candidates will be commercially astute and have a passion for the renewable energy sector. You will also have:
A Bachelor of Laws from Australia and Admission as a Lawyer in Queensland;
5-6 years of experience in a reputable commercial law firm, with at least 3 years in front-end construction practice;
Proven ability to negotiate complex construction agreements and manage high-stakes legal matters;
Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, commercial legal advice to non-lawyers;
Whilst not essential, experience in M&A, joint ventures, or power purchase agreements is valuable;
In-house experience or secondments in the construction or energy sectors is ideal but not required;
A self-driven attitude and the ability to work independently while managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The Benefits
Join a global leader in renewable energy and contribute to transformative projects;
Competitive base salary and discretionary cash bonuses based on performance;
Work within a supportive, dynamic team with opportunities for regional exposure;
Help accelerate Australia's transition to clean energy.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please call
Betsy Bargh
at u&u on
07 3232 9122
or email ****** quoting reference number
38856 .
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via
******
or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
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