Senior Lawyer

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Job no: 501841
Work type: Max term - Full Time
Location: Perth, Melbourne, Sydney
Categories: Legal & Regulatory

• Deliver strategic legal advice across major energy projects
• Collaborate with high-performing teams across Australia
• Enjoy hybrid work options, energy discounts & career growth

Alinta Energy is one of Australia's biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia's energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we're right there with it. We're investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and we'll carefully consider how wemight accommodate them.

Join our Legal & Governance team as a Senior Lawyer – Energy, supporting Alinta's strategic energy projects across development, construction and operational phases. This role is based inPerth, Sydney or Melbourneand reports to the Senior Legal Manager.

We're a welcoming bunch who put our energy into being the best company we can be. For us, this means shared respect, great communication between teams, acting on our ideas, and looking out for each other's wellbeing. There are plenty of great perks, from flexible working to a long list of exclusive Alinta benefits.

• Provide comprehensive legal support and advice on matters relating to development projects (power generation and storage) and assets.
• Drafting and negotiating a range of project documents with a focus on energy contracts (e.g. connection agreements and offtake arrangements) in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Managing external legal advisors and delivering training to internal teams.
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks across the project lifecycle.
• Championing legal governance and contributing to team leadership.

• Law degree and admission to practice in an Australian jurisdiction.
• Experience in project development (construction and/or energy)
• Minimum 7 years' legal experience in a major law firm or in-house role.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to build effective internal relationships.

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

This role is best suited to a proactive individual with experience in complex, fast-paced environments and a passion for delivering strategic legal solutions.

If you like the sound of this, and you've got experience in a similar role, we'd love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women's careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Advertised: 10 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time