Job Description

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 careers@marinuslink.com.au

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.