Company Description This is an opportunity to join the Octopus Australia team in our Melbourne or Sydney office. The successful applicant will be able to join the Octopus Investments Australia team on their mission to accelerate Australia's transition to a future powered by renewable energy. We are looking for a 6 year PQE solicitor to support the business through a period of exciting growth. The role is part-time or full-time. Ideally the successful applicant will have energy projects and construction experience in the Australian market. However, we value diversity and will consider talented candidates from other walks of life. We value individuals with a growth mindset and who love to make a difference. Our mission is to invest in the people, ideas and industries that can change the world and unlock a brighter tomorrow. About Octopus Octopus Group is one of the largest owners of renewable energy projects in Australia and Europe. It owns some 260 assets, on behalf of wholesale and institutional investors. Domestically, Octopus Australia is responsible for managing over $1 billion of assets for local and international investors. Globally Octopus is on a mission to invest in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. We have 2,500 employees and $25bn under management across investments, energy, ventures and real estate. From a standing start in 2010 Octopus grew its energy investment business rapidly to become Europe's largest non-utility renewable energy investor and now has the equivalent of greater than $11bn energy assets under management. We also have one of the fastest growing energy retail businesses globally with almost 5 million customers. Octopus Investments Australia Established in 2018, Octopus Australia is a team of over 45 plus people across Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland, and is growing rapidly. We have big ambitions to become the premier developer/owner/operator of renewable energy assets in Australia and have a strong pipeline of projects including solar, wind and grid battery storage across the country. About the Role You will be responsible for providing legal advice to our energy development business. This will, in conjunction with support from external counsel, include providing advice across the full development life-cycle of renewable projects. This role will report into our Director & General Counsel. Qualifications Ideally you will have 5 - 10 years' PQE experience gained within a reputable law firm or in house working on grid-scale renewable energy projects. Strong candidates will have experience in EPC, O&M, connection agreements and related project documents. However, we recognise that not everyone fits this mould. Our business has many aspects, such as community licence, environmental and social governance, and indigenous investment. We value diversity of thought, so if you are eager to learn and grow with the team in a fast-paced environment then we would love to hear from you. Additional Information What we offer A competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits ️ Extra Annual Leave entitlement Flexible working Ongoing learning and career development opportunities Octopus has built an exciting and inclusive high-performance culture where employees feel empowered. We also understand the value of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment. We would welcome people of all backgrounds to apply. Our Values At Octopus we don't just focus on what we do but also how we do it. Everyone to shares our values of being straightforward, helpful, and bold. Our culture is critical to our success and is built around three principles that underpin how we pursue our goals: Be Bold - We like people who make decisions quickly and are OK changing their mind if it turns out there's a better way of doing things. Be Helpful - We like People who behave like it always day one and who remember without our customers there is no business. Be Straightforward - We like people who have opinions and express them in a way that's respectful and easy to understand. Our Values At our core, we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. That's why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders - employees, customers, communities, environment and shareholders - are considered in every decision we make. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive employee experience for all. We promote equal opportunities for growth and development regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socio-economic background. We believe strongly that teams are at their best when every member of the team feels safe to bring their whole self to work.