We're looking for a commercially-minded Legal Counsel to join our client's in‐house legal team and support a fast-growing portfolio of distributed renewable energy projects across Australia.
You'll work across the full project lifecycle from site acquisition and grid connection through to construction and long‐term operation, partnering closely with development, engineering, construction and commercial teams.This is a hands‐on role for a lawyer who enjoys being close to the deal and the delivery, not just reviewing documents at arm's length.
You'll be a go‐to legal point of contact for a pipeline of projects moving at pace, with genuine ownership over your workstream from day one.Initially offered as a fixed‐term contract, this role has a strong likelihood of converting to a permanent position as the portfolio continues to grow.What you'll be doingProperty & land contracts — negotiating and drafting leases, options, easements, licences and other land tenure agreements required to secure and develop project sitesGrid connection — advising on and negotiating connection agreements, network agreements and related regulatory documentation with network service providers and market bodiesProject & construction law — drafting and negotiating EPC, O&M;, and other construction and engineering contracts; advising on risk allocation, variations, and dispute resolution across deliveryProcurement — supporting procurement processes for equipment, services and subcontractor packages, including contract structuring and negotiationProviding pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to project,



development and commercial teams operating under tight development timelinesSupporting due diligence and documentation for project financing, asset transactions, and portfolio growth as neededHelping build and refine internal contract templates, playbooks and processes as the legal function matures alongside the businessWhat we're looking forApproximately 4–7 years PQE, with solid experience in property/real estate, construction, projects or energy & infrastructure law (private practice, in‐house, or a mix of both)Demonstrated experience negotiating property, construction, or infrastructure-related contracts; grid connection or energy market experience is highly regarded but not essentialComfortable working autonomously and prioritising a varied workload across multiple live projectsStrong commercial judgement — able to translate legal risk into practical guidance for non‐legal stakeholdersExcellent drafting and negotiation skillsGenuine interest in the energy transition and renewable/distributed energy sectorAdmitted to practise law in NSW (or eligible for admission)What's on offerThe opportunity to build deep expertise across a rapid-moving, in-demand sectorBroad exposure across property, construction, procurement and regulatory law, rare breadth for a single in‐house roleA collaborative team environment with direct access to senior stakeholders and real influence over how projects are structured and deliveredA clear pathway from fixed‐term contract to a permanent role as the portfolio quickly scalesCompetitive fixed‐term salary package with access to an annual project milestone‐related bonus schemeSydney CBD-based, with flexibility around hybrid working
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📌 Legal Counsel (Sydney)
🏢 Regenerate Talent
📍 Sydney