Senior Legal Counsel

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We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

And we want you to be part of it.

You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.

But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.

Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.

We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.

We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.

This is where you come in.

Role Description:

The Senior Legal Counsel role is an exciting 12-month Max-Term Contract opportunity in our Legal team, based at our Perth Central Park office. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality, timely, and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of matters including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, projects, and complex commercial contracts.

Reporting to the Managing Counsel & Deputy Company Secretary, the Senior Legal Counsel partners closely with internal stakeholders to support strategic initiatives, manage legal risk, and ensure Synergy’s operations align with legal and regulatory obligations. The role also oversees external legal engagements, contributes to continuous improvement in legal service delivery, and supports the development of team members through knowledge sharing.

This is a dynamic opportunity for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering value through collaboration, innovation, and sound legal judgement.

Job responsibilities:

- Provide strategic legal advice across a broad range of complex commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters, ensuring legal risks are effectively 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 legal work to ensure alignment with budget and internal policies.
- Support the Legal team through mentoring, task prioritisation, and leading internal legal training sessions 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.

What you will bring:

- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law from a common law jurisdiction, along with admission to practice in Western Australia and a current practising certificate.
- At least 8 years’ experience in private practice and/or in-house/secondment experience, with a strong 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, with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with strong influencing skills, high professional standards, and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to team success.

So, what's it like working for Synergy?

As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.

At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.

Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:

- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
- Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community

At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

“Synergy is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieving equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) will apply to this vacancy. We welcome applications from anyone who has the demonstrated skills and experience to successfully perform this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.”

Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.

Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.

Applications close11 November 2025, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

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