Role Snapshot Structure and negotiate EPC, BESS, and grid connection agreements across a national pipeline of delivery projects Partner with project managers, commercial leads, and engineering teams from early structuring to execution Support the delivery of complex renewable and infrastructure assets within regulated network environments Join a high-performing, construction-led organisation with significant growth momentum in utility-scale renewables About the Company Our client is one of Australia’s leading delivery partners for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and electrical infrastructure. With a unique position in the energy sector—bridging engineering, construction, and grid integration—they play a pivotal role in enabling the transition to clean energy. The company supports the full lifecycle of energy infrastructure: from early design and procurement through to commissioning, operations, and asset handover. With strong financial backing and an established construction pedigree, they are delivering high-impact projects across the National Electricity Market (NEM) and maintaining a sharp commercial and legal focus to ensure contractual integrity and delivery certainty. The Role This is a specialist legal role embedded in a delivery-first, construction-centric business at the coalface of Australia’s clean energy rollout. As the Front-End Construction Lawyer, you will lead legal and commercial structuring for a wide array of renewable energy projects—from grid-scale solar farms and battery storage systems to high-voltage substation builds and complex network connections. You’ll work at pace across tenders, risk assessments, procurement strategies, and negotiations—acting as a key enabler of executable contracts that can stand up to the real-world demands of construction delivery. Whether it’s shaping the legal model for a new HV connection, negotiating construction timelines with tier-one EPC contractors, or advising on performance security under a BESS agreement, you will sit within the delivery engine of the business. Key Responsibilities Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of project documentation, including EPC, BESS, BoP, connection, subcontract, and supplier agreements Support bid teams on legal structuring, commercial risk allocation, and alignment of project terms with technical scope Partner with construction and project managers to advise on claims, extensions of time, and performance obligations Provide guidance on insurance, liability caps, liquidated damages, defects, warranties, and retentions Manage legal input for transmission and distribution connections, including tripartite and interface agreements with DNSPs and TNSPs Monitor evolving regulatory and industry changes affecting project delivery and grid integration Engage with external counsel as required on project-specific matters, disputes, or compliance queries Skills and Experience 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience in front-end construction or infrastructure law Expertise in drafting and negotiating large-scale EPC, grid, and energy infrastructure contracts Strong understanding of Australian Standards and risk frameworks applicable to renewable energy and BESS delivery Demonstrated experience supporting infrastructure or renewable energy projects through tender, award, and delivery Commercially minded with the ability to manage contract complexity and project risk at pace Experience working within or advising a construction contractor, grid-side developer, or infrastructure business preferred Current Australian practising certificate What’s on Offer Play a lead legal role in one of Australia’s fastest-growing delivery organisations for clean energy infrastructure High ownership role directly embedded in project delivery and commercial decision-making Technical and contractual complexity, with projects spanning NEM-connected storage, HV substations, and solar assets Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, construction, commercial, and delivery leadership Clear internal progression opportunities within a high-growth, infrastructure-focused business Flexible and hybrid working arrangements supported To explore this opportunity, please email your resume and a brief cover note outlining your: Experience in front-end construction law and EPC/BESS project contracts Background supporting utility-scale infrastructure, renewables, or grid connection projects Approach to managing construction and contractual risk in high-value delivery environments For further information or a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro Director D’Arcy Weil M: 0416 507 856 | E: ivan@darcyweil.com ConstructionLaw Renewables GridInfrastructure BatteryStorage LegalJobs BESSProjects
