Legal Counsel Octopus Australia

We are looking for a 2 year PQE solicitor to support the business through a period of exciting growth.

You will be joining a growing legal team responsible for providing legal advice to all aspects of the business. This will in conjunction with support from external counsel include providing legal commercial transactional and regulatory advice across the full life cycle of renewable energy projects - from development construction operations project finance and M&A - to ensure the successful delivery of our renewable energy projects.

In addition you will assist with a range of legal matters such as drafting and reviewing NDAs consultancy agreements and other day-to-day legal documentation required to support a fast-moving business environment.

This role will report into our Legal Director and work closely with our Senior Legal Counsels.

Qualifications :

Ideally you will have some or all of the following qualifications skills and experiences:

• 2 years post-qualification experience gained at a reputable law firm or in-house with a focus on energy or infrastructure projects (regardless of specific practice group e.g. commercial projects property construction M&A or banking & finance).
• A genuine interest in the renewable energy sector and a willingness to grow your expertise across new areas.
• Strong drafting negotiation and analytical skills.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse stakeholders.

Highly Regarded Experience

• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects (development construction operations or finance).
• Knowledge of Australian energy market regulations (e.g. NER AEMO AEMC) or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with land access planning approvals or environmental regulations relevant to energy or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of key commercial agreements such as EPC O&M PPA or joint venture agreements.

Additional Information :

What we offer

•  A competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits
• Extra Annual Leave entitlement
•  Flexible working 
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Octopus has built an exciting and inclusive high-performance culture where employees feel empowered. We also understand the value of diversity and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment. We would welcome people of all backgrounds to apply. 

Our Values 

At Octopus we dont just focus on what we do but also how we do it. Everyone shares our values of being straightforward helpful and bold. Our culture is critical to our success and is built around three principles that underpin how we pursue our goals:

• Be Bold We like people who make decisions quickly and are OK changing their mind if it turns out theres a better way of doing things.
• Be Helpful We like people who behave like it is always day one and who remember that without our customers there is no business.
• Be Straightforward We like people who have opinions and express them in a way thats respectful and easy to understand.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time