Senior Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia at Full time
Overview

We are recruiting for Senior Legal Counsel roles within our Legal team, based at our Perth Central Park office. These opportunities offer flexibility, with options for Permanent Full-Time, 12-month Max-Term Contracts, and Part-Time arrangements.

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you'll deliver high-quality, timely, and commercially focused legal advice across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, projects, and complex commercial contracts. You will report to the Managing Counsel & Deputy Company Secretary, partner closely with internal stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, manage legal risk, and ensure Synergy's operations align with legal and regulatory obligations. You will also oversee external legal engagements, contribute to continuous improvement in legal service delivery, and support the development of team members through knowledge sharing.

Job location: Perth, WA.

Company context: We are Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, investing in renewable energy projects to build a sustainable and reliable future.

Job responsibilities
  • Provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of complex commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters, ensuring legal risks are identified and managed.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, supporting the integration of legal advice into business documentation and compliance frameworks.
  • Manage external legal engagements, including preparing instructions and overseeing outsourced work to ensure alignment with budget and internal policies.
  • Support the Legal team through mentoring, task prioritisation, and leading internal legal training to build capability and share knowledge.
  • Drive continuous improvement in legal service delivery by enhancing precedents, policies, procedures, and legal technology, while maintaining current expertise in relevant laws and regulations.
Profile/Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in Law from a common law jurisdiction, admission to practice in Western Australia, and a current practising certificate.
  • At least 8 years' experience in private practice and/or in-house/secondment, with a track record of providing strategic legal advice in complex environments.
  • Deep expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements, with sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to legal risk.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
  • Proactive, collaborative mindset with strong influencing skills, high professional standards, and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to team success.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits designed to help balance work and home life, support health and wellbeing, and provide professional development opportunities. Examples include:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
  • Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
  • Volunteer leave and learning and development opportunities

Applications close 25 September 2025, with Synergy reserving the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Diversity & Inclusion

Synergy is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is aligned with Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

How to apply

Click 'Apply' below to start your application. For assistance, contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@synergy.net.au.


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