Job Description

CKG Search has been engaged by a globally recognised green technology leader with a rapidly growing Australian portfolio of renewable and storage projects.

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Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be the go-to legal partner for commercial, procurement and delivery teams across Australia and New Zealand. Your focus will be front-end construction contracting: handling downstream procurement, minor works and consultancy agreements in-house, and supporting major EPC and service agreements alongside external counsel.

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- A newly created role with real scope to shape how legal supports a growing Australian business
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- Exposure to cutting-edge wind, storage and hybrid technology on nationally significant projects
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- Optional involvement in international projects across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and beyond
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- A highly competitive package plus bonus
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- Fully flexible working and genuine work-life balance in a flat, collaborative team
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The role is full-time with fully flexible working, and our client is open to discussing reasonable adjustments to support your success.

Responsibilities n

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- Draft, review and negotiate downstream procurement contracts, subcontracts, minor works, services and consultancy agreements
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- Support negotiation of EPC, turbine supply and long-term service agreements alongside external counsel
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- Advise contract managers on clause interpretation, security of payment and claims
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- Identify and manage contractual risk across a diverse project portfolio
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- Help build templates,



processes and ways of working for a growing legal function
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- Manage external counsel and deliver contract training to the business
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Requirements nn
- Law degree and an Australian Practising Certificate (or eligibility)
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- 4 to 6 years' PQE in front-end construction or projects law
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- Ideally gained in private practice at a top tier or national firm; moving directly from private practice is welcome
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- Exposure to renewable energy projects is advantageous, but not essential
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- Clear communicator, able to translate complex issues for non-legal stakeholders
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- Adaptable, commercial and practical, able to work independently in a fast-moving environment
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If you're unsure whether your experience meets these requirements, but believe you offer relevant, comparable or transferable experience, please reach out to explore your suitability.

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This role suits a front-end construction lawyer ready to step in-house and take real ownership of their work. Australia's energy transition is being built now, so here is your chance to be the lawyer who helps build it.

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For more information about this opportunity and to discuss your next move, contact Phillip Hunter | + *** | ***email_hidden*** | Reference: 6299

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At CKG Search, we specialise in legal and governance recruitment, taking a consultative approach and leveraging deep expertise and extensive networks to connect talent with opportunity, shape careers, and strengthen organisations.

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To connect with our team, explore opportunities, or access market insights and tailored salary advice, visit ckgsearch.com or call .

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