Senior Legal Counsel 250k+super| Location: Sydney| leading global BESS solutions provider| 8 Years’ Experience in renewable energy industry

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Sydney

  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of matters, including statutory interpretation, regulatory obligations, and compliance with Australian laws and industry standards.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply and distribution contracts, confidentiality agreements, employment contracts, and other legal documentation.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on day-to-day operational and commercial legal issues across functions, with a strong focus on practical, business-oriented solutions.
  • Preparing and negotiating contracts that align with commercial and legal risk appetite.
  • Work closely with HR on matters involving employment law, workplace relations, competition law.
  • Ensure the business meets its statutory and contractual obligations, engaging proactively with internal teams to embed a strong culture of compliance.
  • Identify legal risks across the business and develop mitigation strategies that support sustainable growth and protect company interests.

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum of 8 years’ post-admission experience, ideally gained in a reputable law firm and with an in-house legal team.
  • EPC, energy industry work experienced with ability to draft and negotiate battery supply contracts
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across functions in a fast-moving, agile business.
  • Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with a commercial mindset and the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
  • Highly organised, detail-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes under time pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including international teams.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential; Mandarin skills would be an advantage but are not required

Email tammy.chiu@brilliantalent.com.au  or contact (+61) 04 6739 700 to discuss this role further.

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