Manager at Sigma Executive | Executive Search Specialist | Legal - Energy, Construction The Company
As one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure companies, they own a vast energy network and help to serve millions of customers. They are a critical player in their sector and focused on developing new renewable solutions to help create a more sustainable future.
The legal team is highly integrated with regulation, strategy, and commercial functions. The executive team includes leaders focused on the energy transition and commercial operations, ensuring legal is front‑and‑centre in strategic decisions.
The Role
In this key role you will work in a close‑knit legal team that enjoys acting commercially and adding true value.
Core Focus Areas
Renewable Projects:
Drafting and negotiating EPC, supply, and operating agreements for hydrogen and CCS projects, and ensuring compliance with new grant and funding requirements
Infrastructure Contracts:
Managing long‑term infrastructure and transport contracts for pipelines
Economic Regulation:
Supporting engagement with the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) on major access arrangements and revenue resets (which occur every 5 years for distribution networks like AGN and MGN)
Regulatory Compliance:
Advising on safety, environmental, and corporate governance compliance across a large, high‑pressure asset base
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have around 3‑5 years’ experience in either utilities, construction or the gas sector.
Ideal attributes you will possess are:
Ability to draft, negotiate and interpret EPC, supply, and operating agreements
Experience working within a regulated setting
Ability to work across the business, be strategic and pragmatic
The legal understanding to analyse and allocate risk effectively
Strong influence and communication skills
This role can be located in either Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth.
To Apply
If you’re interested to hear more about the role, please call
Will Milnes‑James (0403 065796) or Spencer Clark (0466 662 348)
for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, you can send your CV to
will@sigmaexecutive.com.au.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Services for Renewable Energy
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