Energy Law Specialist

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeExpert Full time
Regulatory Counsel - Energy Industry Expertise

AGL is seeking an experienced Regulatory Counsel to join our Competition Regulation and Strategy team. This role will involve advising on complex regulatory matters, managing inquiries, investigations, and litigation, and contributing to strategic initiatives across the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with energy regulators, 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.
  • Act 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.

Benefits:

  • Discounts on energy, telcos, and solar plans.
  • Participate in Energize, our reward and recognition program.
  • Access to 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 and inclusion initiatives.
  • Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
  • Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan, and insurance deals.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourage 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 offers reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respects the privacy of those who choose not to disclose.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.



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