Description

Clarke Energy is one of the fastest growing power generation companies in the South Pacific and specialises in gas engine power stations and combined heat and power technology. This dynamic business with global reach and a local focus, provides customer focused solutions ranging from the supply of an engine, through to turn-key installation of multi-engine power plants and works with customers across diverse sectors including mining, water, agriculture, oil and gas, manufacturing and co-generation for commercial buildings.

Powering Progress. Supporting Communities.

Clarke Energy is seeking an experienced Senior Projects Lawyer to join our commercial and legal team. This role provides advice across contracts, construction project deliverables, tender responses, contractual negotiations and supplier contracts.

As the Senior Projects Lawyer, you will play a key role in supporting the legal and commercial success of major projects across the business. Your work will support value creation for Clarke Energy while identifying and minimising risk across our operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Advising on key EPC agreements & supplier agreements, negotiation, drafting and review of construction and supply contracts, including running tender processes and analysing tender responses;

• Working closely with project managers to understand project issues, assess risks and determine when contractual notices or interventions are required;

• Settling contractual notices including variations, extensions of time, delays and disputes as projects progress;

• Establishing and maintaining project registers for variations, delays, EOT’s and disputes; and

• Providing oversight and support for procurement processes involving subcontractors, equipment, materials and services.

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in similar role / position

• Tertiary qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5-8 years professional legal experience.

Why Clarke Energy

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

What we Offer

At Clarke Energy, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energise performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognising results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Work-life flexibility

• Recognition and rewards

• Development and career opportunities

• A safe and inclusive workplace.

At Clarke Energy, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organisation’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

Apply Now

We are specifically seeking candidates located in South Australia. To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia and be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment and a national police check.