Legal Counsel, APAC

Job description:

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes. We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join our APAC team, part of our Legal Technical Contracts Division based in Melbourne.By joining this role, you’ll play a vital role in our company’s effort for the provision of high quality coordinated legal advice to the business of Metlen in the APAC region as part of the MRES-ET APAC Legal Team. The role will work under supervision of the Head of Legal while progressively taking ownership of matters. Your role will encompass: Provide legal advice and support to all functions across the APAC region, ensuring compliance with internal processes, procedures, and applicable legal requirements. Collaborate with Development, Asset Management, EPC, Finance, O&M teams, and external legal counsel to support legal due diligence, corporate governance, company secretarial matters, and legal operations. Ensure the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of procurement contracts, construction subcontracts, and a wide range of commercial agreements, including confidentiality agreements and letters of intent. Oversee compliance with legal obligations, contract approval and execution processes, the preparation of legal activity reports, and the timely escalation of significant legal issues to the Head of Legal - APAC. Work with the wider regional and global legal teams to develop, maintain, and update precedent documentation, legal resources, policies, and procedures, ensuring consistent legal practices across the region. Provide ongoing legal knowledge management support and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal frameworks, governance standards, and operational processes throughout the APAC business. What you bring to the role: Qualified lawyer with a recognized legal qualification and membership of the relevant professional body, holding a current practicing certificate in good standing. Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) gained within a private practice environment. Strong knowledge and practical experience in commercial contracting and corporate/commercial law. Ability to provide legal advice and support across a range of commercial and corporate matters. Experience or familiarity with construction/EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects. Knowledge of the renewable energy sector is desirable and would be considered an advantage. Share the same Value Based Behaviors: People & Personal growth Results orientation & Safety excellence Collaboration & Trust Empathy & Effective communication Flexibility & Adaptability Your Benefits: Competitive remuneration package Group Health Insurance Plan Follow us on LinkedIn and stay updated on our latest news We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential. At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.