Legal Counsel (Project/Construction & Commercial) - Renewable Energy

Phillip Riley is seeking a Legal Counsel (Project/Construction & Commercial) for their Brisbane office, focusing on renewable energy. Responsibilities include managing legal matters related to projects, drafting and reviewing agreements, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have at least 4 years of PQE, with strong interpersonal skills and a client-centric approach. A competitive remuneration package is offered for this full-time position.
We are currently working with a leading Solar Energy Developer who are backed by a global Investment platform who are looking to add a Legal executive into the Brisbane office.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide thought leadership and develop awareness of legal issues and their business implications across various areas of the organization.
• Partner with internal and external parties to handle Project/Construction matters, including drafting and reviewing Option Agreements, Terms & Conditions with contractors, and addressing heritage, compliance, privacy, and other relevant matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret legal documents while ensuring the best commercial outcomes and mitigating risk for the business.
• Implement and oversee local and global legal directives and instructions.
• Support integrity and compliance activities, including maintaining the Code of Conduct and updating local integrity policies as required.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 4 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) ideally gained from top or mid-tier law firms or in-house legal roles.
• Proven ability to be client-centric, commercially minded, and adaptable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to hit the ground running and effectively manage stakeholder relationships.

Highly competitive remuneration structure on offer.

To apply please follow Link below or please contact mark@phillipriley.com.au