The Client

Our client sits at the forefront of renewable energy in Australia, supporting innovation and investment that can help accelerate the ever-progressing energy transition.

They sit at an interesting intersection between commercial transactions, funding, innovation, governance, and the energy transition.

The Role – 9-12 month fixed-term contract (FTC)

The Deputy General Counsel is a senior member of the Legal and Governance team, working closely with the General Counsel to provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice across the organisation.

With a particular focus on funding agreements , complex commercial contracts , commonwealth/public law , governance , and compliance , this is a fascinating slant on a traditional energy projects role.

In this role you will:

- Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex funding agreements and commercial contracts
- Advise on procurement, privacy, governance , and legislative compliance
- Advise on obligations as a corporate Commonwealth entity , including under the AREA Act and PGPA Act.
- Support the General Counsel in managing external legal advisors and external legal support
- Advise on disputes, negotiations, litigation, and settlement recommendations




- Provid legal input into Board and Committee matters, policies and delegation frameworks
- Develop and improve legal policies, procedures, templates, and tools
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and support staff
- Build strong relationships across the organisation and provide practical legal advice that enables delivery rather that just identifying risk

The Candidate The successful candidate will have:

- 4-7 years PAE
- Solid commercial contracting experience , with ability to independently draft and negotiate complex agreements
- Strong knowledge of public and administrative law , contract law , and corporate governance
- Exposure to the PGPA Act , Government procurement , funding/grant agreements , and Commonwealth governance frameworks
- Strong commercial judgement - someone who can provide a recommendation rather than simply identifying risk
- Comfortability operating with senior executives, and key internal stakeholders
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing lawyers

To Apply For a confidential discussion, contact Spencer Clark, Consultant on 0466 662 348. Alternatively, send your CV to [email protected]

📌 In-House Counsel (Energy/Commercial) (Sydney)
🏢 Sigma Executive
📍 Sydney