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We’re Australia’s clean energy pioneer — delivering projects that do right by people, respect Country, and protect the planet, while raising the bar for how renewables are done. ​

About Us

Windlab is Australia’s clean energy pioneer. For over 20 years, we have set new standards in the development and construction of clean energy infrastructure through an unwavering commitment to balance the needs of our stakeholders, community, Country, and the environment.

We’re raising the bar on renewables through our commitment to the highest standards from day one, driven by a long-term view and a strong sense of integrity. Our in-house experts bring the agility and technical insight needed to innovate quickly and solve complex challenges. And through genuine partnerships, we work closely with communities to ensure our projects deliver meaningful and lasting benefits.

Are you a commercially savvy legal professional with a passion for renewable energy? Windlab is looking for a Projects Lawyer to join our Delivery team and help drive the success of our clean energy projects across Australia. The position can be located in either Brisbane or Sydney.

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About the Opportunity

In this pivotal in-house role, you’ll provide legal support across the full lifecycle of our renewable energy projects—from development and construction through to operations. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external counsel to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on legal and regulatory aspects of project development, delivery, and operations
• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, including supply and installation, balance of plant, PPAs/offtake, connection, and O&M agreements
• Supporting land acquisition processes, including licenses, leases, sales, and planning approvals across Commonwealth, State, and local jurisdictions
• Structuring and implementing partnering arrangements, including joint ventures and joint development agreements
• Reviewing general commercial agreements such as NDAs and consultancy contracts
• Managing external legal counsel, including budgeting and forecasting
• Advising on risk management across project lifecycles and broader business activities
• Providing legal leadership within project teams to support financial close and delivery milestones

Join a purpose-driven company committed to accelerating Australia’s clean energy transition.

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded legal professional with deep experience in energy or infrastructure projects, someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings sharp legal instincts, and knows how to get things done.

You’ll be confident managing external counsel, skilled at navigating complex contracts, and comfortable leading legal input across multidisciplinary teams. You’re proactive, strategic, and solutions-focused, with a strong sense of integrity, inclusive leadership, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholders. If you’re ready to help shape Australia’s renewable energy future, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe there is a better way to deliver cleaner, low cost, renewable energy

Ready to lead from the front and make your mark?

• Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Windlab will remove this advertisement if the position is filled.
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• Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks if required for the position (which may include police record checks).

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At Windlab, we embrace the richness of our diverse workforce, and we encourage people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us. Please reach out if you require any adjustments during our recruitment process or need accommodations related to the role. We are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all candidates.