Senior Corporate Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AGL Full time

Senior Corporate Lawyer - Competition Regulation and Strategy

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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 skilled Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our Competition Regulation and Strategy team. 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 the ACCC and AER, providing expert legal advice primarily under the Competition 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

Job Family Group

Legal

Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionLegal
IndustriesUtilities

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