Senior Commercial Lawyer – Energy & Infrastructure
Origin Energy Limited
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Job summary
Origin Energy is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to advise on agreements behind our generation and storage assets and development projects. You’ll join the Legal Operations & Development team and report to the Group Legal Manager for Construction & Sourcing, gaining real ownership of your matters.
You’ll work on infrastructure and electricity connection agreements, energy tender processes, and government contracts, while guiding external lawyers to deliver practical, value‑driven advice and
Qualifications
- Australian-admitted lawyer with a current practising certificate.
- 10+ years’ PQE and strong commercial law experience.
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
- Sound judgement and strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to influence at all levels and manage competing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Advise on infrastructure, development and electricity connection agreements for generation assets and projects.
- Manage energy tender processes and related contracts with government entities.
- Oversee Origin’s interests in joint ventures and operating/shares agreements.
- Ensure practical, efficient legal advice and value for money from external lawyers.
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Job description
Origin Energy is seeking a senior commercial lawyer to advise on agreements behind our generation and storage assets and development projects. You’ll join the Legal Operations & Development team and report to the Group Legal Manager for Construction & Sourcing, gaining real ownership of your matters.
You’ll work on infrastructure and electricity connection agreements, energy tender processes, and government contracts, while guiding external lawyers to deliver practical, value‑driven advice and
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