Role Snapshot Deliver front-end legal advice on EPC, connection, supply, and services contracts. Support the development of large-scale wind, solar, and storage infrastructure. Join a high-growth renewable energy platform with a strong project pipeline. About our Client Our client is a vertically integrated renewable energy business developing, constructing, and operating a growing portfolio of large-scale wind, solar, and storage projects across Australia. With a strong balance sheet and a national pipeline of projects, the company is focused on long-term, sustainable infrastructure delivery. Legal, commercial, and risk teams play a central role in enabling efficient project execution and contract management in a dynamic and fast-evolving energy landscape. About the Role As Legal Counsel, you will support front-end legal matters relating to the development, procurement, and construction of utility-scale renewable energy assets. Working closely with internal project, development, and procurement teams, you will review, draft, and negotiate a range of construction-related contracts, including EPC agreements, grid connection documents, supply contracts, and consultancy engagements. This role is focused purely on front-end legal matters—supporting project structuring, risk allocation, and contract finalisation prior to financial close and commencement of works. You will also advise on contractual frameworks, procurement strategy, and interface management across stakeholders and counterparties. The role sits within a close-knit, commercially minded legal team with visibility across major projects. Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate EPC, connection, supply, and consultancy contracts Advise internal teams on contract structure, risk mitigation, and legal strategy Support project development and procurement processes through to contract execution Ensure legal input aligns with broader commercial and project delivery objectives Assist with legal aspects of grid connection and interface agreements Work collaboratively with external legal counsel where required Monitor developments in construction and energy law relevant to project delivery Support governance, compliance, and legal risk oversight for new infrastructure projects Business Coverage Utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects across Australia Front-end legal advisory with a focus on contractual risk mitigation and delivery readiness Construction, grid connection, procurement, and consultancy agreements Commercial and project development interface Support through development and pre-construction phases Candidate Profile You are a commercial lawyer with strong front-end construction experience, ideally gained in energy, infrastructure, or major projects. You combine legal rigour with a practical, solutions-oriented approach and have experience supporting multidisciplinary teams in contract development and negotiation. Key attributes include: 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience (front-end construction/projects focus) Strong experience advising on major infrastructure or energy construction contracts Familiarity with EPC, D&C, grid connection, and supply agreements Excellent drafting, negotiation, and commercial advisory skills Ability to manage multiple matters and interface with project teams Understanding of regulatory and grid connection frameworks desirable Law degree and current Australian practising certificate What’s on Offer Deliver high-impact legal support on Australia’s energy infrastructure transition Work across front-end construction matters for major renewable energy assets Join a collaborative, growing in-house legal team with strong executive access Competitive salary package and benefits Flexible work arrangements with hybrid options in Melbourne or Sydney How to Apply Front-End Legal Expertise: Outline your experience in front-end construction law or major infrastructure projects. Energy or Infrastructure Projects: Highlight your capability in contract negotiation and project legal support. To express your interest, submit your CV and a short cover letter. For a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro | Director, D’Arcy Weil T: 61 3 9999 7409 | M: 0416 507 856 D’Arcy Weil is a First Recruitment International company. LegalCounsel FrontEndLaw EnergyProjects InfrastructureLaw RenewableEnergyJobs EPCContracts GridConnection MelbourneJobs SydneyJobs CleanEnergy InHouseLegal SolarProjects WindEnergy BatteryStorage EnergyTransition
