Role Snapshot Support major infrastructure transactions across energy, digital, and industrial asset portfolios. Advise on project delivery frameworks, procurement, construction, and regulatory contracts. Partner with internal stakeholders across legal, development, and commercial teams. About the Organisation D’Arcy Weil is working with a major infrastructure investor and developer with national operations spanning renewable energy, data centres, industrial logistics, and critical infrastructure assets. The organisation is deeply committed to enabling Australia’s clean energy and digital future, with a growing portfolio of strategic developments aligned to energy transition, storage, and technology demand. The in-house legal team plays a key role in enabling complex project delivery, managing legal risk, and ensuring commercial alignment across business units. About the Role As Legal Counsel – Major Projects, you’ll provide in-house legal support across a wide range of infrastructure transactions, particularly focused on renewable energy generation (solar, wind), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and large-scale data centre developments. Working within a high-performing legal and governance team, you will draft, negotiate, and manage project and procurement contracts, advise on planning and regulatory compliance, and support strategic partnerships across Australia. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in project development, construction law, or energy and infrastructure advisory. Key Responsibilities Draft and negotiate key contracts, including EPC, O&M, connection agreements, offtake, and services agreements. Provide legal advice on project delivery structures, risk allocation, and regulatory requirements. Support early-stage development activities including land access, planning, and grid connection issues. Assist with legal due diligence and transaction execution for new project investments. Advise on compliance with environmental, planning, and energy market regulations. Collaborate with external counsel to manage complex legal matters and project milestones. Support internal stakeholders in commercial, development, and project management teams. Contribute to legal knowledge-sharing and training across the business. This role supports commercial activity across: Renewable Energy Projects – utility-scale solar, wind, and hybrid generation. Battery Storage Assets – BESS planning, grid integration, and operations. Data Centre Infrastructure – contracts, delivery, and energy market interfaces. Project Development & Construction – procurement, delivery frameworks, and land agreements. Planning & Environmental – permitting, land use, and regulatory frameworks. Candidate Profile 8 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in infrastructure, energy, construction, or major projects. Proven ability to negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial contracts. Familiarity with project delivery, regulatory frameworks, or grid-connected infrastructure. Experience advising on energy, property, or data infrastructure developments is highly regarded. Skilled communicator with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders. Tertiary qualifications in law and current Australian legal practising certificate. What’s on Offer Join a forward-focused organisation with a market-leading infrastructure portfolio. Work across landmark projects in the renewable and digital transition space. Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture. Competitive remuneration package with long-term career pathways. Opportunity to be part of a high-impact legal function at enterprise level. To express your interest, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter via the application portal. For a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro Director – D’Arcy Weil [email protected] | 0416 507 856 D’Arcy Weil is a First Recruitment International company. InfrastructureLaw EnergyProjects LegalCounselJobs RenewableEnergy BatteryStorage MajorProjects DataCentres InHouseLegal CommercialLaw ProjectDelivery EnergyTransition HybridWork BrisbaneJobs