Principal Legal Advisor

Work type: Full time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: VPSG6

Occupation: Legal

Location: CBD

Reference: VG/1862679

VicGrid is where you want to be If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us for future generations. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities. We need people with passion, excitement, and capability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment. If you want to be a part of shaping Victoria's renewable energy transition, we want you to work with us.

This Principal Legal Advisor role at VicGrid is ideal for a lawyer eager to support major energy infrastructure and renewable projects in Victoria. Reporting to the Director Legal – Projects, the position offers the opportunity to provide legal guidance across a range of initiatives, including transmission infrastructure, renewable energy zones, offshore wind, and key electricity connections, all within a dynamic and growing project environment.
What you will deliver

• Provide support to the Director Legal – Projects to ensure effective and efficient provision of high-quality, timely and trusted legal advice on a wide range of legal disciplines including but not limited to; commercial, energy, contractual
• Provide expert legal advice in relation to all aspects of project development and delivery for VicGrid's engagements.
• Draft and coordinate briefings for Government approvals, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive approach on strategy and risk.
• Manage complex, contentious or sensitive information with due regard to the regulatory and contractual framework within which it is received.

What you will bring

• Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Victoria or a similar jurisdiction within Australia.
• Experience in a similar role providing high-quality legal support within a complex regulatory and project delivery environment is preferred
• A record of successfully developing and negotiating project related documentation on infrastructure projects under a collaborative contracting framework (for example under an ECI, ITC, PPP or Alliance model) would be desirable
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge of Victorian Government processes, experience providing legal and commercial advice on large projects preferable.

What we offer you

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment
• Annual leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave

Other relevant information:
Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
VicGrid is an Administrative Office established in relation to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate (DEECA). VicGrid welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible working options

How to Apply
This is a fixed term position available on a two fixed term contract. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and experience.
More info see the attached position description
Applications close at 11:59pm on day, 8/6/25

Applications close Sunday 8 June 2025 at 11.59PM