Rachel Cain brings to the table a wealth of expertise garnered over 15 years of experience as a Lawyer, and is currently the Head of Commercial and Legal for Consolidated Power Projects Australia Pty Ltd (CPP).
Specialising in construction and property law, Rachel holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours, complemented by a Bachelor of Environmental Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Her career trajectory showcases a progression through various esteemed positions, including roles as a Lawyer at Finlaysons from December 2008 to February 2012, and as a Senior Lawyer at Clayton Utz from March 2012 to August 2016. Since November 2018, Rachel has served as the Head of Commercial and Legal at CPP.
Throughout her career, Rachel has been instrumental in handling a diverse range of non-contentious and contentious legal matters. Her expertise in non-contentious matters includes tendering, contract negotiations, procurement, and providing commercial and legal support for delivery of significant projects across Australia, including battery energy storage systems, wind farms, and solar farms.
In her time at CPP, this has included establishing CPP on various panel agreements and negotiating CPP’s contract for the Waratah Super Battery. In the realm of contentious matters, Rachel has provided strategic advice on dispute avoidance and resolution, prepared adjudication applications and responses under security of payment legislation and represented clients in mediations and expert determinations.
Rachel’s impressive portfolio includes acting for TSX-listed intermediate gold producers, government entities, and national construction and mining services companies, underscoring her versatility and proficiency in handling diverse legal matters.
Rachel’s understanding of renewable and utility projects and clients, combined with her legal experience, allows her to provide trusted commercial and legal advice on all aspects of CPP’s operations, contributing significantly to the success and growth of CPP.