About The Role

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity to make an impact
Newly created role
CBD location

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio of major energy infrastructure opportunities, we are seeking an experienced Commercial & Legal Lead to join our leadership team in Victoria. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the commercial strategy, contractual negotiations, financing activities and transaction management of a nationally significant electricity transmission infrastructure development.

Reporting to the Project Director you will lead complex commercial and legal workstreams, drive key stakeholder negotiations and oversee the pathway to financial close. Working closely with technical, finance, procurement and delivery teams, you will ensure commercial outcomes are aligned with project objectives, risk allocation strategies and long-term shareholder value while supporting Australia's energy transition.

Key responsibilities

Lead commercial strategy, transaction management, and contractual negotiations across all key project agreements to support successful project delivery.
Manage commercial risk identification, assessment, and mitigation to optimise project outcomes and stakeholder value.
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing commercial, legal and transaction team.
Oversee procurement and supply chain commercial activities, ensuring alignment with financing and delivery objectives.

Required Skills and Competencies

Proven experience leading major infrastructure, energy or PPP transactions through complex commercial and contractual negotiations.
Strong background in commercial and legal strategy, risk allocation and financial close processes.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence government, financiers, advisors and delivery partners.
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Finance, Economics or a related discipline, with strong commercial acumen and leadership capability.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.