Commercial Manager

Phillip Riley; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consulting firm is seeking an experienced Energy Transition Commercial Manager based in Sydney or Melbourne. The role focuses on managing contracts for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance, and contributing to clean energy initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Laws and extensive experience in the renewable energy sector. Competitive full-time position available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in renewable energy industry or related services.
• Demonstrated experience with renewable energy project agreements.
• Proficient in managing diverse stakeholders and complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of contracts across renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate project agreements and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Support dispute resolution and engage legal counsel as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Tools

Contract Management Software

Job description

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Excellent opportunity for a Commercial Manager to oversee contracts, lead negotiations, and support renewable projects driving clean energy growth.

Job Title: Energy Transition Commercial Manager

Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

An experienced Commercial Manager is sought to lead negotiations, contract administration, and lifecycle management of agreements supporting operational renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems). The role will also contribute to the successful development and construction of a multi-gigawatt pipeline, playing a direct role in the clean energy transition.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of renewable energy, a strong legal/commercial background, and proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts across operational and development-stage renewable energy projects.
• Negotiate and administer project agreements while identifying and mitigating legal, financial, and operational risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with project and business objectives.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and industry standards, supported by accurate contract records and reporting.
• Support dispute resolution processes and engage external legal counsel when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (mandatory).
• Minimum 8 years of experience within, or providing services to, the renewable energy industry.
• Demonstrated expertise with renewable energy project agreements including LTSA and EPC contracts.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in contract management tools/software.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to utility-scale and distributed generation projects.
• Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented renewable energy environments.
• Familiarity with offtake agreements, energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and project financing structures will be highly regarded.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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