Recruiter :
Matt Hayes
Job Title: Energy Transition Commercial Manager
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
An experienced Energy Transition Commercial Manager is sought to lead negotiations, contract administration, and lifecycle management of agreements supporting operational renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems). The role will also contribute to the successful development and construction of a multi-gigawatt pipeline, playing a direct role in the clean energy transition.
The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of renewable energy, a strong legal/commercial background, and proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
An experienced Energy Transition Commercial Manager is sought to lead negotiations, contract administration, and lifecycle management of agreements supporting operational renewable energy projects (solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems). The role will also contribute to the successful development and construction of a multi-gigawatt pipeline, playing a direct role in the clean energy transition.
The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of renewable energy, a strong legal/commercial background, and proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of contracts across operational and development-stage renewable energy projects.
- Negotiate and administer project agreements while identifying and mitigating legal, financial, and operational risks.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with project and business objectives.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and industry standards, supported by accurate contract records and reporting.
- Support dispute resolution processes and engage external legal counsel when required.
- Bachelor of Laws (mandatory).
- Minimum 8 years of experience within, or providing services to, the renewable energy industry.
- Demonstrated expertise with renewable energy project agreements including LTSA and EPC contracts.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in contract management tools/software.
- Exposure to utility-scale and distributed generation projects.
- Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented renewable energy environments.
- Familiarity with offtake agreements, energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and project financing structures will be highly regarded.