Role Snapshot Deliver legal support on major renewable energy and transmission projects in Australia Advise on PPAs, EPCs, connection agreements and offtake frameworks Work closely with the commercial, technical and development teams across the project lifecycle Join a globally backed developer with a market-leading Australian platform About the Company D’Arcy Weil is supporting a global energy developer with a deep pipeline of renewable generation and grid infrastructure assets across Australia. Their local team is delivering large-scale wind, solar, storage, and transmission projects across multiple NEM jurisdictions — backed by significant investment and global energy market expertise. With a strong commercial and development engine in place, they are seeking a legal counsel to join their in-house legal function and support project execution, contracts, and commercial transactions across the project lifecycle. The Role This is a front-end legal role supporting the commercial delivery of major renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Australia. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will provide legal support across project development, procurement, contracting, and execution. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel on project documents including EPC and O&M agreements, grid connection and access contracts, PPAs, and landholder arrangements. The role will also involve negotiation with external counterparties, regulatory engagement, and support for joint development arrangements. This is a highly commercial legal role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, project awareness, and the ability to operate across both legal and commercial strategy. Key Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate project and infrastructure contracts (EPC, O&M, BESS, HV connection) Advise on power purchase agreements, offtake structures and route-to-market frameworks Manage legal aspects of landholder agreements and transmission access arrangements Support project financing, regulatory approvals and due diligence processes Liaise with internal development, construction, commercial and executive teams Engage and manage external legal advisors where appropriate Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, grid, and energy market frameworks Contribute to project structuring, corporate transactions and joint development arrangements Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice aligned with business objectives Ideal Candidate Profile 3–7 years’ PQE with a top-tier or recognised infrastructure legal practice In-house experience (secondment or direct) in energy, infrastructure or renewables preferred Demonstrated experience with EPC, PPA, BESS, O&M and other project documentation Strong commercial awareness and ability to advise internal stakeholders Comfortable negotiating with external developers, suppliers, offtakers and landholders Familiarity with NEM regulatory frameworks and grid access regimes Experience supporting due diligence and project financing a plus Ability to work in a fast-paced, delivery-focused project environment Legal qualifications in Australia and full working rights What’s on Offer Competitive salary and performance bonus Flexible hybrid working environment Work directly on some of the country’s most significant renewable infrastructure projects Exposure to grid-scale wind, solar, storage, and transmission deals Join a lean, empowered team within a well-funded, global developer Career development opportunities across legal, commercial and leadership pathways Access to international capability and best practice To explore this opportunity, please submit your CV and a brief cover note online outlining your: Experience advising on renewable or infrastructure project contracts Role in negotiating or supporting PPAs, EPCs, or grid connection agreements Familiarity with energy market regulations, NEM frameworks or project delivery For further information or a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro Director D’Arcy Weil M: 0416 507 856 E: ivan@darcyweil.com renewableenergy legalcounsel epccontracts ppa energyprojects bess gridinfrastructure melbournejobs infrastructurelaw projectdelivery commerciallawyers darcyweil
