Energy Sector Legal Counsel Role

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

About our client, a growing and fast-paced business operating in a complex, highly regulated environment. They are committed to excellence and are one of Australia's fastest-growing retailers, serving over 150,000 customers in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and South-Eastern Queensland.

This role is an opportunity for an experienced Lawyer with 6+ years' experience in the energy retail sector to join our team as a Senior Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will be solely responsible for delivering high-quality legal support to the Board, Executive team, and all business units, ensuring the business minimises legal risk.

The key accountabilities for this role include:

  • Providing timely and commercial legal advice to internal stakeholders;
  • Assisting with the preparation and review of agreements to maximise commercial outcomes and minimise legal risk;
  • Reviewing legal documents such as marketing materials, customer collateral, training scripts, and contracts;
  • Managing legal disputes and providing guidance on regulatory compliance;
  • Supporting the GM of Compliance in responding to regulator inquiries and information requests;

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 6+ years post-admission experience gained within the energy retail sector or related industry;
  • A strong understanding of legal principles and regulations relevant to the energy retail sector;
  • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and drafting skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities;
  • Highly developed communication skills to deliver complex ideas and issues simply and powerfully;
  • Strong attention to detail and knowledge of relevant areas of law;
  • Independent and self-motivated, flexible, and resilient with the ability to adapt quickly;

The estimated salary for this role is around AU$140,000 - AU$180,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please get in touch with us to learn more about this exciting role.



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