Job Description

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Support the Future of Renewable Energy in Australia

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Australia’s renewable energy market is rapidly expanding and Envision Energy Australia is growing alongside it. With a strong pipeline of major wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects , we are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Australian team.

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Based in Sydney or Melbourne , this is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting major renewable energy projects from contract negotiation through procurement, construction and project delivery.

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Working closely with our Country Legal Head and the wider Australian business, you will provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across a diverse portfolio of high-value projects and business initiatives.

The Opportunity n

This role will provide legal support across the full project lifecycle, with a strong focus on construction, infrastructure, renewable energy and commercial contracting .

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You will work closely with project, commercial, procurement and business teams to identify and manage legal and contractual risks, support negotiations and help ensure projects progress efficiently.

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As Envision’s Australian project pipeline continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to contribute to major wind and BESS developments , while also supporting the business's broader investment and growth activities.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Provide day-to-day legal support across commercial, project and operational matters.
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- Draft, review and negotiate construction and project contracts, including EPC, TSI,



LTSA/WOM and other major project agreements.
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- Support downstream contracting, including subcontracts, minor works, services and consultancy agreements.
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- Provide legal support to project delivery teams on contractual issues, claims, variations, disputes and other project matters .
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- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice and support the business in identifying and managing legal and contractual risks.
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- Work with internal stakeholders across project delivery, commercial, procurement and operations .
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- Support the selection and management of external legal counsel in a cost-effective manner.
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- Provide training and practical guidance to the business on relevant legal and contractual matters.
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- Support the Australian business's growing BESS investment and development activities and other strategic initiatives as required.
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What You'll Bring nn
- LLB, JD or equivalent law degree , with admission to practice in Australia.
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- 5-6 years' PQE in projects or construction law, gained in-house or within a reputable law firm.
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- Experience in construction, infrastructure, renewable energy or major projects is highly desirable.
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- Solid contract drafting, review and negotiation skills,



with the ability to identify and assess legal and commercial risks.
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- Ideally, experience across both front-end contract negotiation and back-end contract administration, claims or disputes .
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- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
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- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across project, commercial, procurement and business teams.
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- A practical, commercially minded approach to legal advice.
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- Genuine interest in renewable energy and Australia's broader energy transition .
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- Based in Sydney or Melbourne , with travel as required.
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Why Join Envision Energy? n

At Envision, we're helping accelerate the global transition to a net-zero future through world-leading wind, renewable energy, battery energy storage and smart energy solutions .

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Recognised globally for innovation and sustainability, Envision has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal , named to Fortune's "Change the World" list, and recognised among the world's smartest companies by MIT Technology Review.

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Joining Envision means becoming part of a global team working at the forefront of the energy transition, supporting some of Australia's most significant renewable energy projects.

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This is an opportunity to combine your legal expertise with your interest in renewable energy and make a genuine contribution to the delivery of Australia's future energy infrastructure.

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📌 Legal Counsel - Australia (Mel or Syd) (Victoria)
🏢 ENVISION ENERGY AUSTRALIA
📍 Victoria