APAC Legal Counsel — Commercial & Compliance

METKA EGN Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance Plan

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals seeks a Legal Counsel to join the APAC team in Melbourne. You will provide high‑quality legal advice across procurement, contracts and corporate matters, coordinating with regional and global teams.

A background in EPC projects and energy sector knowledge is preferred to drive governance and commercial outcomes. You will work under supervision while progressively taking ownership of matters, ensuring compliance and timely escalation of significant issues to the Head of

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a recognized legal qualification and practising certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years PQE in private practice.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in commercial contracting and corporate/commercial law.
• Experience or familiarity with construction/EPC projects.
• Knowledge of the renewable energy sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to APAC functions, ensuring compliance with internal processes and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Development, Asset Management, EPC, Finance, O&M teams and external counsel on due diligence, governance, company secretarial matters, and legal operations.
• Draft, review, negotiate and execute procurement contracts, construction subcontracts and a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Oversee compliance with legal obligations, contract approvals and execution processes, and prepare legal activity reports.
• Develop, maintain and update precedent documents, resources, policies and procedures across the APAC region.
• Provide ongoing knowledge management support and contribute to improving legal frameworks and governance.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Contract drafting

Corporate law

Legal advice

Education

Law degree / Qualified lawyer

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals seeks a Legal Counsel to join the APAC team in Melbourne. You will provide high‑quality legal advice across procurement, contracts and corporate matters, coordinating with regional and global teams.

A background in EPC projects and energy sector knowledge is preferred to drive governance and commercial outcomes. You will work under supervision while progressively taking ownership of matters, ensuring compliance and timely escalation of significant issues to the Head of