Senior Corporate Counsel – Project Delivery

2 Year Fixed Term Position – Parental Leave Cover

Office Location: Hobart, TAS / Melbourne, VIC

At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. We’re seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel – Project Delivery who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project by supporting the Governance & Legal function and providing strategic legal support to enable successful project delivery.

If you’re motivated by Marinus Link’s purpose to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations and thrive on our mission to deliver Marinus Link in a timely, efficient and sustainable way to ensure long term benefits to communities and consumers, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

As a Senior Corporate Counsel – Project Delivery, you’ll be a key point of contact for the Legal & Governance team, providing high-quality, independent and timely commercial legal advice to support the delivery of the Marinus Link Project.

You’ll

• Provide fit-for-purpose commercial legal advice across project delivery activities, including the preparation, review, negotiation and administration of contracts and other legal documents.
• Support the Project Delivery team by advising on contractual, regulatory, governance and risk matters relating to project construction, financing, approvals and delivery activities.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, contractual counterparties, regulators, government agencies and external legal advisors to support effective project outcomes.
• Coordinate external legal advisors, including preparing scopes of work, managing budgets and monitoring the delivery of legal services.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of contract administration guidance, precedents, processes and legal support frameworks.
• Identify and manage legal risks by providing practical solutions and supporting informed decision-making across the project.

For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link here: Senior-Corporate-Counsel-Project-Delivery_PD.pdf

You’ll Need

• A degree in Law and a current Victorian or Tasmanian legal practising certificate (or eligibility for admission in Victoria or Tasmania).
• A minimum of 7 years’ post qualification legal experience gained within private practice or an in-house commercial environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing commercial legal advice and supporting large infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong contract negotiation, drafting and interpretation skills, with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and confidently engage with senior stakeholders across a complex project environment.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting electricity generation, transmission infrastructure or major capital projects will be highly regarded.
• A high level of computer literacy.

We Offer

At Marinus Link, We Are Building a Passionate And Talented Team Dedicated To Delivering Australia’s Renewable Energy Future. We Offer Our People

• Flexible Working: Our offices are located in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team’s health and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to a range of benefits including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.
• Career Development: We are committed to investing in our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Next Step

Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by 13 July 2026.

If you have further questions about the role before applying, please contact Kim Richards at ***email_hidden***

At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance. Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning phase, Marinus Link will support our nation’s emission reduction targets and generate thousands of jobs at peak construction.

Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations.