Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia at Clarke Energy – Australia
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Clarke Energy – Australia
Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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 legal practitioner / lawyer to join our commercial and legal team. This role is well suited to a lawyer coming from private practice who is looking to move in‑house, gain broader commercial exposure, and work more closely with the business in a practical, applied way.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As Legal Counsel, you’ll take on a hands‑on role supporting the business across a wide range of commercial and compliance matters. Working closely with project teams and Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll provide clear, practical legal advice to help manage risk and support day‑to‑day operations.
A key focus of the role will be assisting with the negotiation and administration of commercial agreements, including engineering, supply and service contracts. You’ll be involved across the contract life-cycle, from drafting and negotiation through to contract delivery, including variations, claims and general contract management.
You’ll also work across a variety of commercial matters, reviewing and negotiating supplier, partner and customer agreements, and supporting tender and proposal processes. This will give you broad exposure to how legal supports operational delivery in a project‑based environment.
In addition, you’ll assist with compliance and insurance matters, coordinate with external legal advisors when needed, and contribute to improving contract templates, processes and guidance materials. There will also be opportunities to support internal teams with practical guidance on contract administration and legal obligations.
What You’ll Bring:
- An unrestricted practicing certificate in South Australia, (or eligibility to obtain one) with a minimum of 4–5 years’ post‑qualification experience
- Experience in commercial law, with exposure to drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
- Strong understanding of contract principles and risk allocation in commercial agreements
- Experience supporting contract management or contract administration across the contract life-cycle
- Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice to non‑legal stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with well‑developed communication skills
- Exposure to engineering, construction, or project‑based environments (highly regarded but not essential)
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!
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The successful applicant will be based in South Australia, working from our purpose‑built facilities at Thebarton.
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 complete a pre‑employment medical assessment and national police check.
