Beacon Legal has partnered with a leading global infrastructure investment manager in the search for a Legal Counsel to join the Melbourne office.
This opportunity would suit a lawyer with around 3-6 years' PQE looking to broaden their experience across the full lifecycle of major renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
We're looking for a commercially minded and proactive lawyer to join a high-performing legal team.
You'll work across project development, project finance, M&A;, commercial contracting and asset management, partnering closely with investment and development teams delivering some of Australia's most significant energy transition projects.
This is a genuinely broad role offering plenty of variety, high levels of responsibility and the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry leaders in a collaborative and supportive setting.
About the Role
Advise on the development of renewable energy projects, including EPC, O&M;, supply, land, grid connection and power purchase agreements.
Support project finance transactions, refinancings and lender negotiations.
Assist with acquisitions,



divestments and corporate transactions from due diligence through to completion.
Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements and support the management of contractor claims and disputes.
Advise on regulatory, governance and corporate structuring matters.
Work closely with stakeholders across investment, development, finance, risk and asset management, while managing external counsel where required.
What we're looking for
Admitted to practise in Australia.
Around 3-6 years' experience in construction, projects or infrastructure law, gained in private practice or in-house.
Experience in the energy, renewables or infrastructure sector will be highly regarded.
Strong technical ability combined with commercial judgement and excellent stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
If this role is of interest, please apply below or contact Jake Hayden-Smith at for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 Melbourne