Legal Counsel

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Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages over 36,000km of distribution networks, more than 4,300km of transmission pipelines and 60 petajoules of storage capacity. We employ over 500 team members and manage a contractor workforce of approximately 1600, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG’s gas distribution networks.

Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future. Our Net Zero goal and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that to deliver our net zero goal in a timely, affordable and reliable way for all customers, a diverse range of energy supply is needed. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.

About the Opportunity

As Legal Counsel, you will support the Senior Legal Counsel and the General Counsel and Company Secretary to ensure the timely, efficient and effective delivery of legal services across AGIG.

You will work across Australian Gas Networks (AGN), Multinet Gas Networks (MGN), Dampier Bunbury Pipeline (DBP), and AGID Developments (AGID) to provide practical legal support that enables strong commercial outcomes and responsible risk management.

This role offers flexibility in location and can be based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, or Perth.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver high-quality, commercially focused and technically accurate legal advice to teams across the organisation.
- Support the business with contract drafting, review and negotiation.
- Assist with regulatory, compliance and general commercial law matters relevant to AGIG’s operations.
- Help devise, facilitate and implement strategies that support commercial objectives.
- Identify and address key legal and commercial risks, offering practical solutions and clear guidance.
- Provide day-to-day legal support to ensure the smooth and compliant operation of governance activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across company secretarial processes and systems.
- Support the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel in managing relationships with external legal firms.
- Help ensure external legal services are used efficiently, effectively and in alignment with business needs.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Provide clear, accessible advice that supports AGIG’s operational and strategic goals.

About You

- A Law degree and a current practising certificate.
- At least 3 years PQE in legal roles.
- 2–3 years’ experience in an in-house role, or experience in top-tier or mid-tier private practice.
- Admitted to practice in Victoria, South Australia, Queensland or Western Australia.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice.
- A diligent, organised and task‑focused approach to work.
- Background or exposure to Infrastructure, Energy, Commercial Law, Regulation, or Contracts and Procurement. (desirable)

What we Offer

- We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2023‑2024. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
- AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
- Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
- A range of flexible working arrangements and leave options, including three additional leave days and to option to purchase two weeks of additional leave each year.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
- Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
- Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and access to free annual health checks.
- Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
- Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.
- Salary Continuance Insurance.

AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG’s values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.

Interested in this opportunity but are unsure of meeting all the requirements? If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply - your unique skills and experience could be exactly what we need

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre-employment medical.

Applications Close: 4.00pm, 15th December 2025

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