The Company
This growing energy business operates a range of projects across Australia. With continued expansion and increasing regulatory complexity, the company is now appointing its first in‑house lawyer to help shape its legal function and support its leadership team.
You’ll join a progressive organisation with a clear growth strategy and a collaborative executive group spanning operations, exploration, and finance.
The Role
Working directly with senior executives including the Finance Director, Managing Director, Exploration Manager and Operations Manager, the Legal Counsel will play a hands‑on role providing commercial and strategic legal support across the business.
Key responsibilities
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of contracts including supply, procurement, offtake, service and consultancy agreements;
* Advising on JV and farm‑in / farm‑out arrangements;
* Supporting financing transactions (loan agreements, convertible notes, share purchase agreements, SAFE instruments);
* Assisting with technology, data and IP agreements;
* Maintaining the contract register, tracking key obligations and milestones, and developing templates and playbooks;
* Advising on regulatory and compliance matters including land access, environmental approvals, petroleum leases and native title agreements; and
* Partnering closely with project, operations and engineering teams to align project execution with legal and regulatory obligations.
About You
You’ll be a commercial, solutions‑focused lawyer ideally with 3–8 years’ PAE, gained in either private practice (energy, resources, construction or corporate teams) or in‑house within a projects environment. You’ll also bring:
* Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills;
* The ability to operate autonomously while engaging confidently with senior executives;
* An interest in the energy, infrastructure or resources sectors; and
* A proactive mindset with a focus on practical outcomes.
* Salary up to ~$155,000 + 15% bonus (plus additional bonus up to 30% in year 2)
* Flexible hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH)
* Be part of a growing, well funded business
* Direct access to decision‑makers across a growing national business
Apply Now
This is a rare opportunity to be the inaugural Legal Counsel in a high‑growth energy company and shape how legal supports the business.
Click Apply or contact Peter Liaw at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0422 805 803 or email peter@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3975337.
Please submit your resume in Word format only.
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