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Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer - Renewable Energy
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Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer - Renewable Energy
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Executive Search Partner, In-House Legal, Company Secretary & Governance, at Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search -...
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Exceptional opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a leading Renewable Energy organisation that is going through substanial growth and is setting new standards for sustainability, innovation and excellence.
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This newly created role reports directly to the General Counsel and will work closely with the business to provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal support on a broad range of matters. It is an ideal step for a Legal Counsel or Senior Associate with a background in construction, infrastructure, energy or real estate who is looking to move in-house.
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Key responsibilities include:
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- Provide timely, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on a wide range of business matters.
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- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, project documentation (including EPC, O&M;, and property agreements), and commercial agreements.
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- Supporting dispute resolution, litigation, and risk mitigation strategies.
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- Designing and embedding compliance frameworks, policies, and training across the organisation.
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- Monitoring regulatory developments (including environmental, health, safety, and corporate governance) and ensuring ongoing compliance.
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- Conducting internal investigations and managing audits.
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- Partnering with senior stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and sound governance.
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About you:
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- 4–7 years' post-qualification experience,
ideally gained in a top-tier or mid-tier firm or a major infrastructure/energy business.
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- Strong background in construction, infrastructure or real estate law, with the ability to manage complex projects.
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- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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- Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident advising in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
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Greenfields is a specialist In-House Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Executive Search & Recruitment firm. Partnering with a diverse range of clients, from ASX listed organisations, non-listed organisations, multinationals, boutiques and not-for-profits across all industry sectors.
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Please send your resume in confidence to Aislyn Jennings, Executive Search Partner, at
[email protected] or call for a confidential discussion, 0432 000 919.
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Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format. We do not accept or open external links to profiles or adverts. Only successful candidates will be contacted
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Seniority level
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior leveln
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Employment type
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Employment type
Full-timen
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Job function
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Job function
Legaln
Industries
Services for Renewable Energy, Energy Technology, and Legal Servicesn
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📌 Legal Counsel & Compliance Officer - Renewable Energy (New South Wales)
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