Senior Legal Counsel

Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed approximately 2 GW of renewable energy across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets.   

With “innovating for a brighter tomorrow” as our mission, Goldwind is a leader in providing clean energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection solutions, contributing over 134 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees.   

About the role:

The Senior Legal Counsel reports to the Deputy Head of Legal, Goldwind Australia, and is responsible for managing the provision of legal risks assessment and advice to support Goldwind’s commercial and construction transactions associated with its renewable energy projects.

This role will work collaboratively with the broader legal team, the Commercial team, and the wider business to ensure that Goldwind’s operations are conducted within the limits prescribed by law and that the companies’ rights are protected through the delivery of sound legal advice and guidance.

What you will be doing?

• Draft, negotiate, advise on, and settle a wide range of commercial and construction agreements related to its renewable energy projects.
• Participate in contract discussions and negotiations with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers, as required.
• Co-ordinate and oversee certain legal compliance matters relating to construction agreements and transactions, including the preparation and management of base documentation.
• Manage the internal legal compliance of those commercial and construction agreements.
• Manage legal disputes arising from commercial and construction agreements.
• Deliver regular training to the PMD Department and the broader business on construction agreements and related transactions.

• Co-ordinate, manage and oversee external law firms providing technical advice, including managing their costs within the approved budget and implement measures to minimise external legal costs where practicable.
• Propose and implement quality improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity of the legal function.

What does your background look like?

• Bachelor’s degree in law.
• Current practising certificate in Australia.
• Eight years or more post-qualification experience in either private practice and/or an in-house legal role.

• Demonstrated legal and commercial experience in managing and negotiating commercial and construction transactions within the energy and/or infrastructure sector (wind farm development would be highly regarded).
• Strong ability to grasp complex concepts or situations and apply commercial focused solutions within a legal framework.
• Ability to effectively manage legal risks while maximising commercial opportunities with excellent stakeholder management and a high level of relationship building skills.

• Mandarin Chinese language capability would be highly regarded.

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee’s excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

Please reach out and contact me for a further conversation to learn more about this great opportunity!