While a significant focus will be assisting the land and development teams on property related matters, as a member of a small and agile global legal function, you will also be required to support activities across the full life cycle of renewable projects, including planning and environmental approvals, grid connection process, construction contracts, joint venture or joint development agreements, sale agreements and financial close processes and supporting TagEnergy’s assets under construction and in operation.

This role offers:

• an open, friendly and collaborative team culture;
• the opportunity to develop deep expertise in the full renewable energy project lifecycle; and
• a strong focus on mentoring and professional development.

As a successful member of the team, you will:

• share a passion for the efficient decarbonisation of the Australian electricity network;
• provide effective and considered commercial legal advice to the business;
• efficiently manage contractual negotiations, legal due diligence processes and external law firms engaged by the business;
• draft and review agreements in accordance with internal business and policy requirements;
• be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and commercial risks across projects and operations, including sharing knowledge updates and providing or procuring targeted training sessions; and
• supporting the legal team’s continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of legal tools (including legal AI), budgeting and standardisation of documentation.

Skills and experience:

• 5+ years PQE;
• strong background in property / real estate gained in a reputable law firm;
• experience with renewable energy projects and/or large-scale infrastructure; and
• experience in-house at a renewable energy developer or IPP will be highly valued.

Conditions

• Full-time contract
• Based in TagEnergy’s Manly office (subject to flexible work arrangements)
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Qualified to practice in Australia (or another common law jurisdiction with significant relevant Australian experience).