Projects & Infrastructure Counsel - Renewable Energy

ACEREZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEREZ is seeking a capable Legal Counsel to support project delivery, contract administration and regulatory matters across the Central-West Orana REZ program in NSW. You will independently manage day‑to‑day legal work, draft notices and claims, coordinate with external advisors, and mentor junior lawyers to build capability within the Legal & Commercial function.

The role requires strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills, sound governance understanding and the ability to deliver

Qualifications

• 5-6 years’ post-qualification legal experience in major infrastructure, renewable energy and/or PPP projects.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.
• Experience with procurement, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers or legal support staff.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including NDAs, consultancy agreements and project delivery documentation.
• Provide practical legal advice on contract compliance, construction and project delivery issues, regulatory obligations, commercial risks and business operations.
• Support procurement activities through the preparation and review of procurement documentation, contracts and terms.
• Assist with claims management, dispute avoidance and contract administration activities.
• Support the legal and commercial management of project delivery and operational matters.
• Manage day-to-day engagement with external legal advisers to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Provide advice on corporate governance, delegations and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Mentor and support junior legal team members, contributing to capability development across the Legal & Commercial function.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Project delivery

Mentoring

Job description

ACEREZ is seeking a capable Legal Counsel to support project delivery, contract administration and regulatory matters across the Central-West Orana REZ program in NSW. You will independently manage day‑to‑day legal work, draft notices and claims, coordinate with external advisors, and mentor junior lawyers to build capability within the Legal & Commercial function.

The role requires strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills, sound governance understanding and the ability to deliver