Senior Legal Counsel - Energy Reg

Taylor Root; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Associate Director to recruit lawyers and company secretarial professionals for roles in the energy sector. This position involves drafting contracts, providing legal support throughout project delivery, and advising on legal implications. Candidates should be admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and exposure to critical energy projects are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery and regulatory advice is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience in private practice and/or inhouse is needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts related to transmission projects.
• Provide legal assistance on administration of contracts.
• Advise on changes in legal and regulatory environment.

Skills

Strong commercial drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well as a team and autonomously

Education

Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand

Minimum 5 years PAE

Job description

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Associate Director - Recruiting Lawyers and Company Secretarial Professionals into inhouse roles at Taylor Root

The Opportunity

Our client is a prominent organisation in the energy sector in Australia. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to working on the delivery of the businesses most critical infrastructure energy projects. These projects are key to the energy transition of the national electricity system to a renewables-based system.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts related to transmission infrastructure projects and connections to the grid.
• Provide legal assistance on the administration of contracts during the project delivery phase.
• Provide transactional support across a variety of key deals valued at $50-$100 million per year
• Advise on the implications of changes in the legal and regulatory environment, particularly in relation to The National Electricity Laws and Rules.
• Build and maintain solid relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

• Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
• Minimum 5 years PAE with experience in projects from time spent in private practice and/or inhouse.
• Prior experience providing regulatory advice would be highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work well as a team and autonomously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Olivia Courtney, by emailing [e-mail] or call 0292369000.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy and Construction

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