Legal Counsel

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

Be part of an organisation delivering nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for future generations.

Due to growth in our business, Transgrid is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – Property to join our team in Ultimo Head Office. Reporting into our Managing Counsel you will be responsible for supporting Transgrid and Lumea in the delivery of critical major infrastructure projects and renewable energy connections. These significant projects are integral to the energy transition of the national electricity system to a renewables based system.

The position will provide legal support and work closely with the project and property teams and assist in all legal and commercial aspects of these significant projects. This will include leading contractual negotiations, providing strategic legal guidance, liaising with government agencies, support in management of landowners and project stakeholders, managing external lawyers and providing advice to ensure the projects are delivered successfully.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess some or all of the following:

• Admitted (or able to be admitted) as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
• Minimum 7-10 years property law experience (preferably gained in private practice and in-house).
• Experience in working within the property sector
• Strong commercial drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrated experience working on large projects (land acquisition by agreement and by compulsory process) and experience in dealing with government agencies.
• Highly capable in identifying and understanding commercial and legal risks.
• Ability to be team-focused and also work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas