Description:
At ATCO, we are on a mission to transform the global energy landscape and lead the way towards a sustainable future. As a critical player in the dynamic energy market, we offer an exciting and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration and personal growth.
If you want to make a real impact and contribute to shaping the world's energy future, we invite you to join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Your journey with ATCO Australia
ATCO is looking for a mid-level Legal Counsel ideally with experience in M&A / Corporate Advisory within the renewable energy sector based in our Castlereagh Street, Sydney office. The position will support strategic growth projects, with the possibility of becoming permanent subject to business requirements. The successful Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal support to the ATCO Australian business and will sit within the existing Corporate Services & Legal team.
Reporting to the Senior Legal, you will be joining an established in-house legal team which is highly regarded by the business, under the leadership of an experienced General Counsel and senior legal team, in a flexible and friendly working environment.
What you will contribute to:
This role will encompass the complete lifestyle of projects, from due diligence investigations to acquisition and post completion integration, in which you will be trusted with a significant degree of responsibility. This role will include daily tasks such as:
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Assisting with corporate transactional and commercial matters, including advising on confidentiality agreements, term sheets, MOUs, conducting due diligence investigations, preparing non-binding indicative offers, transaction legal risk, the provision of structuring advice, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, closing transactions, post-acquisition integration, project financing and ancillary commercial and operational contracts.
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Collaborating with project and business development teams to deliver high quality, legally sound recommendations and support strategic decision making.
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Preparing, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts with reference to ATCO’s methods of business, contractual relations and regulatory/legislative requirements.
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Providing legal advice to ATCO’s Australian entities on a broad range of issues including general commercial, corporate, procurement, gas and energy legislation.
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Ensuring that appropriate risk analysis is conducted, and any identified risks are managed, monitored and addressed.
Exposure & Experience:
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4 years+ post qualification experience either in private practice or in-house
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University degree qualification in Law coupled with admission or eligibility for immediate admission to practice in NSW – must hold or be entitled to hold an unrestricted practising certificate in NSW.
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Demonstrated legal experience in drafting and negotiating transaction documents for the acquisition or joint development of early-stage renewable energy projects would be highly desired.
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Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and provide credible legal input.
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Experience in the energy sector and working in a commercial setting would be advantageous.
Why ATCO Australia?
Always there. Anywhere. That’s us! We are committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care about our communities, we care about each other, and we care about showing up for those who need us. We never break a promise and dare to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We take pride in holding ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in all that we do.
You’ll join a $22b global company with diverse products and services across energy infrastructure, housing, transportation and renewable energy projects.
What we offer
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Hybrid/flexible work arrangements, based in our Sydney office location.
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Access to additional purchased leave
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A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
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Novated Lease and Car Benefits
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Employee Share Purchase Plan
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Access to corporate discounts, including health insurance, banking, and fitness clubs.
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Access to ATCO's Employee Assistance Program
ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace culture where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.