* Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Specialist Lawyer - Sydney
* Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Specialist Lawyer (consultant)
About Our Client
The organisation is a well-established business services firm with a strong focus on providing high-quality legal solutions. As a part of a medium-sized team, they are dedicated to supporting their clients with specialised and professional expertise.
Job Description
Draft, review, and negotiate Power Purchase Agreements (corporate, utility-scale, and government PPAs).
Advise on hedging structures, firming contracts, and energy derivatives, including CfDs, swaps, options, and risk-mitigation instruments.
Provide guidance on project structuring, compliance, and regulatory frameworks in renewable energy markets.
Support commercial teams with strategic advice on market trends, contract risks, and pricing mechanisms.
Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to facilitate successful transaction execution.
Prepare briefing notes, risk matrices, and negotiation strategies for senior leadership.
Ensure all documentation meets legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards.
The Successful Applicant
Law degree and eligibility to practice in a common-law jurisdiction.
Extensive PPA experience (minimum 7-10+ years) across renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage, hybrid).
Demonstrated experience with energy derivatives, financial hedging instruments, or merchant market structures.
Proven track record in a major renewable company, utility, or top-tier law firm.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced deal environment.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Exposure to international PPA markets (US, EU, Middle East, APAC).
Experience with green hydrogen, storage, or hybrid renewable projects.
Familiarity with emissions markets, RECs, LGCs, and voluntary carbon schemes.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary package
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Potential to work on diverse and impactful energy projects.
If you are passionate about advancing your career as a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Specialist Lawyer and are eager to contribute your expertise to a growing team, we encourage you to apply today
Contact: Diya Bismohun
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