Legal Counsel

• Full-time or Part-time position, Permanent
• Based in our Doncaster, VIC Office with flexibility to work from home
• Join an industry leader who is supporting Australia move towards a renewable energy future
• Major projects. Fantastic team culture. Grow your career within. 

Who are Consolidated Power Projects (CPP)? 

As part of the Quanta Services Group, a Fortune 500 Company, Consolidated Power Projects Australia (CPP) is an industry leader in high-voltage power solutions. We are an industry leader in the renewable energy industry who specialise in the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of high-voltage infrastructure such as transmission substations, wind farms, solar farms and battery storage systems.

With over 700 employees and offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, CPP are preferred partners with Australia’s major transmission network providers and we are rapidly growing to play a significant role in connecting Australia’s energy future.

The pipeline of work is secured, join us as we help to deliver Australia’s renewable future.

The Opportunity

Join a collaborative and supportive in-house legal team where culture comes first.
We are looking for a Legal Counsel who’s eager to grow their legal career within the dynamic construction industry. Prior experience in construction law isn’t essential—what matters most is your willingness to learn, your curiosity about how our business works, and your drive to develop practical, commercial legal skills in a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous development.

CPP are seeking a highly motivated and commercially focussed Legal Counsel to join our national in-house Legal and Corporate Services team to contribute to Australia’s renewable energy transformation. 

Bringing your experience from either a private practice and/or an in-house background, you will be encouraged and supported to grow existing legal skills and develop as a construction lawyer.

The opportunity allows you to play a crucial role in understanding CPP’s business and providing strategic legal advice, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance across all aspects of our projects. Reporting to the Legal Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, project stakeholders, and external partners to support tendering activity, negotiate a range of project contracts and assist with project delivery and dispute resolution.

You will join a team of experienced Lawyers and be part of a broader Legal and Corporate Services team with a fantastic supportive and connected team culture. You will also have access to a wider network of legal resources, through our local parent company, Quanta Services Australia, and ultimate US parent company, Quanta Services Inc. 

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law and a current Australian practising certificate.
• 3+ years post admission legal experience in corporate/commercial law in private practice and/or in-house.  Having worked within the energy, power, construction or utilities sector will be an advantage.
• A willingness to learn and develop your legal, technical and commercial skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders effectively. 
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across all levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple work priorities, and deliver high-quality results on time.
• A desire to build and grow trusted relationships by:
  • working hand-in-hand with others within the Legal and Corporate Services team, as well as our project teams and delivery partners to win, negotiate and deliver projects successfully throughout the project lifecycle;
  • upskilling on your project delivery and technical understanding; and
  • sharing project learnings and external stake-holder feedback to contribute to the growth and success of our team and business.

Why Join Us? 

At CPP our people are our most important asset. We believe in investing, nurturing and developing your talent, enabling you to succeed and achieve your full potential. As a leader in delivering high voltage infrastructure projects, we provide the opportunity to work on the most exciting projects in the industry, with access to current and leading technologies. We encourage and support new ideas. If you like to question the norm and embrace new ideas, then work with us. 

Benefits include:

• Highly attractive salary packages, and opportunities for continual professional growth
• Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program, with everyday savings at over 400 retailers 
• A free comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family, with access to a wealth of resources to look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Generous employee referral program of up to $4,000
• Professional development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued 
• The opportunity to join an industry leader who deliver end-to-end services on projects from design to construction for the greater good of our environment 
• New and modern workspace with a short walk away from cafe's and restaurants
• Outstanding company culture and social environment