​The Green Recruitment Company is partnering with a leading international developer with an exciting pipeline of renewable energy projects in development to find aSenior Legal Counsel(12 month contract) to join their Australian team based in Sydney.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer at a private practice looking to move in-house, or an exciting next step for a Legal Counsel to be at the forefront of the energy transition in Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing, drafting, and reviewing the joint venture arrangements with our local development partners.

• Drafting and reviewing project-related term sheets and main project contracts (EPC, O&M, PPA),

• Assisting with securing project rights and project finance for a portfolio of renewable energy projects.

• Identifying and implementing the corporate structure most suitable for a given project.

• Managing and overseeing the legal, compliance, and governance risks in the energy market in the Australian region.

• General legal support regarding large-scale renewable energy projects.

• Provide legal, and regulatory advice and company corporate secretarial support from the shareholder’s perspective for all legal entities in the Australian region.

• Provide legal guidance and advice to internal stakeholders in the Australian region regarding legal matters.

Your Profile:

• Law degree from a recognised university.

• 6+ years PQE in a private practice law firm or as legal counsel for a renewable energy developer or in the energy of infrastructure field.

• Experience supporting the development of utility-scale Solar and BESS projects in Australia.

• Excellent negotiation, contract drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

• Experience with land lease and land purchase transactions.

• Experience in negotiating Power Purchase Agreements and experience with EPC contracts preferred.

• Enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that is at the forefront of the energy transition in Australia.