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 compelling 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

Strong

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

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