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• PNG's First 100% Nationally Owned Producer
• Driving Sustainable & Affordable Energy Growth
• Securing Energy Future Through Local Ownership

The opportunity
Our client is a key player in the renewable energy and power generation sector in Papua New Guinea. They are dedicated to developing critical infrastructure and navigating the country's intricate regulatory framework to provide sustainable energy solutions. By joining this high-performing team, you will contribute to the strategic legal oversight that empowers large-scale energy projects and ensures operational excellence across the organization.

The role
The Lawyer role is pivotal to this mission. You will drive the company's continued success by providing expert legal assistance across a wide spectrum of matters, with a primary focus on renewable energy and power generation activities. This includes navigating complex regulatory frameworks, drafting essential commercial agreements, and ensuring full compliance with PNG legislation and international contract standards. This role requires extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams—including Business Development, Project Finance, and Construction—to align legal strategies with overall company objectives.

This is a perfect opportunity if you are a proactive, self-reliant, and solutions-oriented professional with a strong background in corporate and commercial law. You will leverage your expertise in a fast-paced environment to manage legal risks and secure the legal integrity of critical infrastructure projects.

Main duties include:

• Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Draft a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements, and legal documents relevant to power generation projects.
• Navigate the intricate regulatory framework surrounding renewable energy and power generation in Papua New Guinea.
• Manage legal risks and ensure compliance with relevant laws, industry standards, and company policies.
• Support dispute resolution, litigation management, and external counsel coordination when required.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to provide legal guidance on business strategies and company objectives.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws degree supported by a strong academic record.
• Professional Certification: Maintain current membership with the PNG Law Society.
• Requires 4–5 PQE in a law firm or in-house legal department, focusing on corporate and commercial matters.
• Proven ability to draft contracts and navigate regulatory frameworks specifically related to renewable energy and power generation.
• Possesses exceptional English communication skills, high attention to detail, and a proactive, systematic approach to work.
• A self-reliant professional capable of working with minimal supervision to solve problems and suggest efficient work solutions.

If this role is the next step in your exciting career, please register your interest by clicking APPLY NOW and submitting your most recent CV in Microsoft Word format.

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To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25609" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.