General Counsel (Renewable Energy)

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Provide legal expertise on project and construction finance, supply agreements, EPC & O&M contracts

Summary about this job

Construction Law

Company: ACRWORLD

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 base + super + excellent bonus

Phone: +61-2-7577-9666

Fax: +61-2-1671-1399

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Detail information about job General Counsel (Renewable Energy). Terms and conditions vacancy

Work for an International solar developer entering growth phase
Utility scale solar farms secured for year ahead
Seeking strong transactional and commercial sales experience

About the Company

I am representing an International developer of utility scale solar farms who are entering a growth phase for their business in Australia. They have proven expertise worldwide and have a secured pipeline of projects for the Australian market. They are a small team of 10+ people and offer a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

My client is seeking a transactional attorney with experience from either a recognised law firm or an in house legal department. You will act as the sole legal representative for Australia and will be responsible for project and construction finance, government funding agreements, construction and commercial contracts, employment law, intellectual property. Experience dealing with EPC and O&M contracts is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and draft distribution and supply agreements
Negotiate and draft development rights, EPC/O&M agreements and other ancillary agreements
Ensure regulatory reporting and compliance to local regulatory framework
Coordinate and supervise other external legal counsel(s)
Liaise closely with regulators, government, finance and industry stakeholders, customers, counterparties and other colleagues

Skills & Experience

Law degree essential
Licensed to practice law in Commonwealth Countries, preferably Australia
Proven experience as a transactional attorney from top law firm or in-house legal department
Experience from a power / infrastructure / construction background highly regarded
Strong transactional and commercial sales contracts experience
Good understanding of EPC / O&M contracts preferred
Proven experience in taking responsibility for contractual management and successful execution.

Benefits

Recognised developer within renewable energy
Company entering growth phase - room for career development as team expands
Long term business plan - stable and secure position
Competitive salary

How to Apply

If you are interested and believe you have the required experience, please apply now with your updated CV and cover letter to Nathan Shackcloth or call +61 28079 0941 for a confidential discussion.

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