Legal Counsel

Sungrow Renewables, a subsidiary of the esteemed Sungrow Power Supply (stock code: 300274), leads the renewable energy sector as the largest developer of photovoltaic power plants in 2023. Our core mission is centered on the advancement and investment in various renewable energy sectors, spanning photovoltaic, wind power, and innovative multi-energy integration technologies incorporating wind, photovoltaic, hydrogen storage, and charging infrastructure. With a dedicated focus on research and development, project development, investment, EPC and operation, Sungrow Renewables has earned recognition as a trailblazer since its inception in 2017.

Our enduring partnerships with governments and providers globally underscore our commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions. By December 2023, we've successfully developed and constructed over 47GW of photovoltaic and wind power projects across key regions such as Australia, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Philippines, Kazakhstan, Romania, Spain, Chile, and Colombia.

Job Summary Sungrow Renewables is seeking a commercially minded and proactive

Legal Counsel

to support the development and investment of utility-scale renewable energy projects in Australia.

This role will provide end-to-end legal support across the full project development lifecycle, including land acquisition, permitting, grid connection, PPA negotiation, EPC contracting, and regulatory compliance. The Legal Counsel will work closely with internal stakeholders such as Development, EPC, and Investment teams, while also managing external legal advisors to ensure projects progress efficiently, compliantly, and with well-managed risk.

The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of Australian legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to renewable energy, along with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance that supports business execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development Compliance Control

Lead the legal compliance review for the entire development process of new energy projects (photovoltaic, wind power) in Australia, including key stages such as land acquisition, environmental permits, grid connection agreements, PPA (Power Purchase Agreements), and legal risk assessment and solution formulation.

Actively participate in the application and processing of project licenses, provide legal support, and coordinate internal and external resources to advance the process. Collaborate with the development team to maintain communication channels with government departments.

Legal Risk Management

Establish a dynamic risk monitoring mechanism for sensitive areas such as the new energy industry policies, land laws, foreign investment restrictions, and labor compliance, to provide early warnings and develop response strategies.

Review core documents such as project development related agreements, EPC contracts, control clause risks, and drive negotiations. Work closely with the development team to optimize the project development path from a legal perspective and improve the compliance of development actions.

Risk Control Training and Empowerment

Regularly provide training to the business team on the interpretation of new energy regulations and compliance operation guidelines, enhancing the team's compliance awareness.

Law Firm Management and External Resource Coordination

Manage external law firms, consulting firms, and other resources to efficiently resolve complex legal issues.

Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Line Manager.

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