Legal Counsel, APAC

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

Career Opportunities: Legal Counsel, APAC (5073)

Requisition ID5073-Posted16/10/2026-Legal, Contracts & Compliance General Division-Legal and Regulatory Affairs-Associate-Australia

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join our APAC team, part of our Legal Technical Contracts Division based in Melbourne.

By joining this role, you’ll play a vital role in our company’s effort for the provision of high quality coordinated legal advice to the business of Metlen in the APAC region as part of the MRES-ET APAC Legal Team. The role will work under supervision of the Head of Legal while progressively taking ownership of matters.

Your role will encompass:

• Provide legal advice and support to all functions across the APAC region, ensuring compliance with internal processes, procedures, and applicable legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Development, Asset Management, EPC, Finance, O&M teams, and external legal counsel to support legal due diligence, corporate governance, company secretarial matters, and legal operations.
• Ensure the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of procurement contracts, construction subcontracts, and a wide range of commercial agreements, including confidentiality agreements and letters of intent.
• Oversee compliance with legal obligations, contract approval and execution processes, the preparation of legal activity reports, and the timely escalation of significant legal issues to the Head of Legal - APAC.
• Work with the wider regional and global legal teams to develop, maintain, and update precedent documentation, legal resources, policies, and procedures, ensuring consistent legal practices across the region.
• Provide ongoing legal knowledge management support and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal frameworks, governance standards, and operational processes throughout the APAC business.

What you bring to the role:

• Qualified lawyer with a recognized legal qualification and membership of the relevant professional body, holding a current practicing certificate in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) gained within a private practice environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in commercial contracting and corporate/commercial law.
• Ability to provide legal advice and support across a range of commercial and corporate matters.
• Experience or familiarity with construction/EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects.
• Knowledge of the renewable energy sector is desirable and would be considered an advantage.

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Competitive remuneration package
• Group Health Insurance Plan

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