Senior Corporate Lawyer - Construction & Sourcing

• Shape legal strategies for landmark renewable energy projects 
• Senior role driving outcomes on complex, high-value contracts 
• Permanent position | CBD based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role

At Origin, we’re leading the transition to cleaner, smarter energy. We’re seeking a Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our Legal team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting Origin’s renewable, storage, and major energy projects.

This is a senior position reporting to the Group Legal Manager, Construction & Sourcing, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. You’ll provide strategic legal advice, drive commercial outcomes, and support high-value projects that are shaping Australia’s energy future.

• Advising on contracting strategies, project development and procurement matters across Origin’s portfolio.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts for major construction, renewable energy and storage projects.
• Guiding business stakeholders through contract departures, claims and disputes.
• Supporting the delivery of projects by ensuring legal risk is well managed and outcomes are achieved.
• Partnering with external counsel and legal service providers to ensure efficient, value-driven legal support.
• Sharing knowledge and embedding best practices across teams to improve legal and commercial capability.

What will you bring?

We’re looking for a senior lawyer who thrives on complexity, influence, and impact. You will have a passion to support and mentor junior team members. You’ll bring:

• Australian legal qualification and practising certificate.
• Demonstrated 8+ years’ PQE with deep experience in negotiating and managing complex contractual documentation.
• Strong expertise in project development, procurement and construction contracting.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Excellent judgment, negotiation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Energy sector and infrastructure project experience (renewables or storage) highly desirable.
• Experience advising on contracting claims and disputes also desirable.

So why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions. 

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.