Job Project Delivery Lawyer - Construction, The Rocks

Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed more than 1.5 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 100 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees.

The reason for this role:

The Project Delivery Lawyer will be responsible for managing legal risk and providing legal advice to support Goldwind Australia’s (GWA) commercial and construction transactions related to its renewable energy projects.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Legal, this role will work collaboratively with other legal team members and the broader business to ensure GWA’s operations comply with legal requirements. It will also play a key role in protecting GWA’s interests by delivering clear, practical, and strategic legal guidance.

What you will be doing?

• Provide legal advice to the relevant project delivery team on the management, compliance and legal risks associated with the upstream and downstream commercial and construction agreements for each project (including supporting the finalisation, approval and execution of supplemental and associated contracts).

• Manage any legal disputes arising related to those upstream or downstream commercial and construction agreements.

• Draft, negotiate, advise on and settle a broad range of downstream commercial and construction agreements and transactions related to its renewable energy projects.

• Attend contract discussions and negotiations with internal stakeholders / customers / suppliers as required.

• Co-ordinate and oversee external law firms providing technical advice on these matters and manage their costs whilst building and maintaining strong working relationships.

What does your background look like?

• A degree qualification in Law and a current practising certificate in Australia.

• 4 (+) years’ post-qualification legal experience gained either in private practice or in-house.

• Proven legal and commercial experience in managing & negotiating commercial and construction transactions within the energy and/or infrastructure sector.

• Previous experience within the renewable energy industry would be highly regarded, particularly involving wind farm projects.

• Experience across both front-end and back-end aspects of construction contracts would also 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!