Legal Counsel

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information please visit .

Our Culture

At Fluence our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate collaborate and lead with purpose ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness active listening and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Were committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable game-changing solutions that shape a brighter more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join Fluence a global leader in energy storage products services and digital applications and play a key role in shaping Australias clean energy future. As Legal Counsel (Australia) youll be part of a collaborative and high-impact legal team supporting battery storage projects across Australia and Asia.

Responsibilities

Be at the frontline supporting the negotiations and delivery of complex EPC contracts service agreements and supply contracts that enable the deployment of Fluences BESS solutions

Support negotiations on high-value construction services equipment sales subcontracts and procurement agreements across Australia and Asia

Serve as a key interface between technical commercial and legal teamstranslating business priorities into robust contracts

Support the full project lifecyclefrom preparing commercial offers and RFP responses to contract close-out and project delivery

Contribute to Fluences global legal strategy through the development and refinement of contract templates and risk standards

Experience

24 years legal experience in commercial or transactional law ideally within the construction infrastructure or energy sectorsexperience with utility-scale renewable energy or storage projects is a strong advantage

A commercial mindset with the ability to align legal outcomes with business objectives and risk considerations

Proven ability to prepare and revise commercial contracts ideally EPC agreements and project claims

A willingness to support and/or lead negotiationsyou feel confident engaging directly with customers and suppliers

Strong commercial judgment and relationship-building skillsyou know when to hold firm and when to seek compromise

Proactive curious and able to balance competing priorities while keeping sight of the overall goal

This role is based in Melbourne with some regular business travel expected.

Why work for Fluence

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing support for personal and professional well-being
Inclusive Paid Parental Leave to support all caregivers in balancing family and work (eligible employees only)
Mobile phone allowance to stay connected
Opportunities for performance-based bonuses recognizing contributions and achievements
A collaborative and innovative work environment that supports growth and success
Flexible working arrangements including hybrid work options to support your lifestyle

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire promotion and job status without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation marital or familial status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gi...