Builds mega-scale battery storage systems to accelerate the renewable energy transition.
Provide legal and strategic support for mega-scale battery storage projects.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Cremorne, New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
51 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Markets
Finance & Investment
Engineering
Development & Delivery
Asset Management & Market Operations
Commercial Strategy & Legal
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Renewables
Energy Markets
Finance & Investment
Engineering
Development & Delivery
Asset Management & Market Operations
Role
Description
Executing legal components of project finance transactions, including lender negotiations, due diligence, and alignment of finance instruments with project documentation.
Identifying, allocating, and mitigating legal risks across all phases of a project—from development through to operations.
Embedding legal governance frameworks into project and corporate workflows, ensuring alignment with internal approvals and external obligations.
Interpreting complex regulatory frameworks and applying them to project structures, operational decisions, and compliance strategies across jurisdictions.
Structuring complex project and finance agreements (e.g. EPC, OEM, offtake, tripartite) that balance legal risk, commercial outcomes, and strategic goals.
Coordinate stakeholder relationships and legal workflows to support key project milestones, ensuring timely and aligned legal inputs.
Manage legal approvals and budgets in line with Akaysha’s governance framework, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations throughout project delivery.
Support project financing by reviewing and negotiating tripartite agreements and finance instruments, providing legal input on due diligence and lender requests, and ensuring alignment with project and business objectives.
Lead and negotiate complex, high-value project and finance agreements for BESS projects through to execution, ensuring alignment with Akaysha’s risk appetite and strategic objectives in collaboration with legal stakeholders.
Requirements
Benefits
Competitive pay with above-market performance bonuses and long-term incentives.
Hybrid and remote-compatible workplace, where flexibility is balanced with connection and every team member can do their best work, wherever they are.
Professional Development Support including annual development allowance, additional paid time off, and curated learning content.
Benefits such as annual wellbeing allowance, generous paid parental leave, employee and family assistance programs, and mobile phone allowance.
Career support that works for you including both people and knowledge leadership promotion pathways, lateral moves and temporary secondment options.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2021 Founded
Company成立时间
The company was established in 2021, marking the start of its rapid growth and acquisition by BlackRock.
A$650M Debt Raise
Landmark Debt Funding
Achieved a significant A$650 million debt raise to support the development of the Orana BESS project.
415 MW/1.660 MWh
Orana BESS Capacity
The Orana BESS project boasts a total capacity of 415 MW and 1.660 MWh, showcasing large-scale energy storage capabilities.
850 MW Output
Waratah Super Battery
The Waratah Super Battery project is capable of delivering an impressive 850 MW of energy output.
Develops mega-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including projects like Waratah Super Battery and Brendale BESS.
Leverages Tesla Megapack technology to provide energy arbitrage, frequency control, and grid support in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM).
Specializes in energy markets, techno-economic modeling, grid connection, engineering, contracting, and asset operations.
Innovates financial instruments, such as the Battery Revenue Swap with Gunvor, to ensure revenue certainty.
Balances ambitious infrastructure projects with agile execution, rapidly deploying large-scale energy storage solutions across Australia.
Culture + Values
Safety is our first priority.
We are passionate about creating sustainable energy solutions.
We foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
We are committed to integrity and transparency in all our operations.
We value our people and support their growth and development.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero 2050
Climate Target
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Focus on renewable energy projects, particularly large-scale battery storage.
Dedicated to reducing carbon emissions through sustainable energy solutions.
Committed to environmental stewardship across all stages of projects.