Senior Legal Counsel, Customer Regulation

About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia's largest energy providers, we are proud of
our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation.
Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be dependent on our people.

About the Role

As a strategic and experienced
Senior Legal Counsel,
you'll be providing high-level legal advice and risk management across retail regulatory matters within our customer business units. In this pivotal role, you'll play a key part in guiding the business through complex regulatory landscapes, while also supporting the resolution of breaches and enforcement issues. Key responsibilities will include:

• Legal contact for the relevant Business Units supporting customer business unit
• Provide proactive advise on retail regulatory matters at a senior level
• Actively progress all matters, prioritise new matters, make judgement calls on escalation and ensure all decision makers are identified, briefed and consulted as appropriate throughout any matter.
• Assist with the management and training of Legal Counsel roles where applicable.
• Provide deep expertise (particularly for complex scenarios) in the provision of compliance advice and the investigation and determination of compliance issues with internal business stakeholders.
• Assist with litigation and enforcement matters as required
• Assist with managing the allocation of resources and skills between internal resources and external counsel and ongoing management of those resources to ensure consistent, cost-effective legal support.
• Autonomously drive continual improvement in Legal and Governance by designing tools (such as precedents), adopting new technology and adapting current processes and policies, with particular attention to reducing cost and simplification.
• Design and deliver training to business unit colleagues to build their knowledge and capability and reduce their reliance on Legal and Governance for lower risk or routine matters

How can you support the Clean Energy Transition

• Degree in Law and a current practising certificate in Victoria.
• 8+years post qualification experience in a reputable Australian law firm or in-house.
• Experience giving advice in the energy retail regulatory environment or a similar heavily regulated consumer facing roles.
• Experience in regulatory environments outside energy regulation.
• Experience in roles interpreting and disseminating complex information to multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to influence independent of hierarchy.
• Ability to effectively manage change and negotiate the right outcomes for the business.
• Attention to detail, proven analytical experience and problem-solving skills.

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then click the 'Apply' button.

Why Us?

We're committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it's a workplace where everyone's welcome. We offer;

• Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 20 weeks' paid parental leave that's completely gender-equal
• Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
• Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work
• 2 paid recharge days
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
• Onsite Tech Bar