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 solid 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 n
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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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Strong 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