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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a major organisation operating in the energy transition sector. This legal role assists with all legal aspects of a specialist infrastructure business, with a strong focus on large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
The role is based in Sydney with a hybrid working arrangement and reports to the organisation’s General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities:
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.
Legal Counsel
- Posted14 May 2026
- SalaryCompetitive Renumeration - Hybrid Working
- LocationSydney
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Legal, Risk & Compliance
- ReferenceBH-17012-2
Job description
- Legal Counsel – Construction/Major Projects
- Hybrid Working
- Sydney – Competitive Salary
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a major organisation operating in the energy transition sector. This legal role assists with all legal aspects of a specialist infrastructure business, with a strong focus on large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
The role is based in Sydney with a hybrid working arrangement and reports to the organisation’s General Counsel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the negotiation, drafting, and execution of connection agreements and related contracts supporting the energy transition
- Providing strategic legal advice on contract structuring and risk management for complex infrastructure and renewable energy projects
- Advising on contract administration throughout project delivery, including variations, disputes, and potential litigation
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks
- Delivering commercial legal advice across energy law, competition law, planning and environmental law, and employment law
- Ideally 6+ years PQE gained In-House or from a leading private practice firm
- Previous experience in major projects, construction law, and the energy sector
- Demonstrated expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects
- Strong commercial drafting, review, and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organisational skills
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment
- Competitive senior remuneration package aligned to experience
- Opportunity to play a key role in nationally significant energy transition projects
- Strong focus on professional development and career progression
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button below. For a confidential discussion, please contact Suzie Large on 0434 294 665.
