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Senior Corporate Lawyer - Competition Regulation and StrategyApply locations Melbourne Corporate Sydney Corporate time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 23, 2025 (2 days left to apply) job requisition id R-0021053

Join the change. Electrify your future

We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we'd like you to join us.

Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning.

Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career.

Join the change. Electrify your future.

About the role

We're seeking a highly skilledSenior Corporate Lawyerto join ourCompetition Regulation and Strategyteam. This role will see you advising on complex regulatory matters, managing inquiries, investigations and litigation, and contributing to strategic initiatives across the business.

You'll work closely with energy regulators including theACCCandAER, providing expert legal advice primarily under theCompetition and Consumer Act (CCA), and helping AGL navigate the evolving energy regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory investigations and litigation (including ACCC and AER inquiries, merger clearances, and information requests) and contribute to regulatory reviews and consultations through drafting submissions and presentations.

• Provide legal and strategic advice primarily under the CCA: including reviewing business proposals for compliance, advising on compliant execution of AGL's strategy, and identifying practices/proposals with potential CCA implications.

• Deliver legal input on major strategic initiatives, including new products and acquisitions, and contribute to the development of AGL's enterprise-wide energy regulatory strategy in collaboration across the business.

• Acting as AGL's liaison with energy regulators, coordinating regulatory submissions and responses (including to ACCC and AER).

About You

• Legally qualified with more than 5 years of PQE, admitted to practice in Australia holding a current practicing certificate

• Extensive knowledge of the CCA, ideally with knowledge of and practical experience in its application to the Australian energy industry and/or CCA litigation experience

• Knowledge of the energy industry, including regulatory market frameworks, would be highly regarded

• Highly developed interpersonal skills with high quality written and verbal communication skills

• Strong and effective project management skills

• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

We'd love to see your application by Friday 22 August 2025.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy .

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

Docklands VIC 3008

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