Legal Manager PERSOLKELLY location Melbourne.

PERSOLKELLY is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.

PERSOLKELLY brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOLKELLY, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

Our client is a private-sector power generation company. They are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Senior Manager at their Melbourne office.

About the role this role will develop the Company Corporation's business activities in Australia by managing legal aspects of the projects and corporate matters.

Reporting to the Managing director legal lead for project development, asset management and corporate matters. Acting as the Company's legal representative and providing oversight and assurance for project development and asset management.

Conduct legal due diligence on acquisition opportunities. Liaise with internal & external stakeholders, including project partners, lenders/clients' legal personnel/advisors, insurance providers and the first nations people/entities.

Coordinate and interface with group companies and branches in other countries. Assist the other team members during negotiations of project documents; direct negotiation on legal issues of project documents.

Understand local conditions and requirements (e.g. social licence, environment, risk, traditional owner corporations etc.) and ensure project organisations are capable of monitoring changes and developments in local environments.

Skills and experience we are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following having a Lawyer license in Australia. Minimum 5 years of experience in legal work in project development, project management, M&A and/or general corporate (preferably, power, renewable energy, or a related field), with hydrogen experience considered an advantage.

Excellent communication skills, demonstrating effective communication across all levels of the Company, client organisations, project partners, contractors, and government, etc. Willingness to travel (both domestic and overseas) as required. Knowledge and experience in the hydrogen industry in Australia is plus.