Renewable Projects Counsel

In House Counsel

Brisbane CBD

Construction & Renewable Energy focus

Our client is one of the most successful Renewable Energy companies in the APAC region with a proven record of completed large scale utility projects.

Due to a busy project pipeline they are looking for a talented lawyer to join their team

The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years experience at a leading law firm or in house the following experience:

Essential

  • Specialised knowledge of high value Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts and Operation & Maintenance contracts, ideally in the renewable energy sector on debt-financed projects but otherwise in the infrastructure or heavy industry sectors. Ability and confidence to independently review and negotiate such agreements with national and international contractors in the $50-$150 Mn range and deal with internal management across engineering, construction and approvals teams.

Ideal

  • Basic understanding of Power Purchase Agreements in the power generation sector, either on a contract-for-difference or capacity basis, or experience in other commodity offtake agreements such as minerals, oil & gas or agricultural products.

  • Awareness of the debt financing process for infrastructure projects, including legal and financial due diligence, facility and security agreements including tripartite deeds.

  • Knowledge of related legal areas such as land option and leases, FIRB laws, competing mineral and petroleum interests in land and planning and environment approvals and laws.

  • Good general commercial law skills in dealing with general procurement contracts including services, confidentiality agreements, exclusivity agreements and consultancy terms and conditions.

  • Ability to do contract administration including issuing notices, advising on contract rights and obligations, including across multiple related, sophisticated contracts.

  • Some exposure to contract disputes and/or commercial litigation.

  • Well-developed commercial acumen and drive and capacity to work in a small team of senior personnel across a range of professional areas.

This is the opportunity to join a small highly skilled team of experienced professionals where you will work side by side with the business across all stages of project development from conception to completion and on the sale and acquisition of assets

Chris Meharg