Senior Legal Counsel

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Wolf & Williams Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Senior Legal Counsel - Energy Regulation 5 + PQE

Our client is a key player in Australia's energy transition, partnering with governments on critical infrastructure programs to deliver a net-zero energy system. As coal plants retire, they support the coordination of investment in transmission, generation, storage and firming of energy infrastructure.

Position Description

As a Senior Legal Counsel within this industry leading Legal Energy Team, you will play a vital role in supporting Australia's energy transition. Collaborating closely with senior lawyers, leadership, and external stakeholders in government and industry, you will deliver high-quality legal advice on complex, high-impact energy projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape cross-jurisdictional energy policy, tackle novel legal challenges, and develop your skills in a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Provide legal advice on compliance with the National Electricity Law, National Gas Law, and related regulations to ensure the business's decisions align with statutory requirements
  • Monitor and analyse changes in Australian energy legislation and policies so as to best advise senior management on potential impacts and required adjustments
  • Advise on legal and regulatory risks in areas such as market competition, consumer protection, and network reliability
  • Provide advice areas including regulated pricing mechanisms, network access agreements, and cost recovery frameworks
  • Collaborate with the broader legal team on identifying all legal requirements for energy infrastructure developments
  • Provide legal support on cross-border energy issues and market harmonization
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement compliance programs, including training sessions for the broader business, and
  • Liaise with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry participants, and legal counsel

Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will have:

  • 6 + years PQE from an established energy team in private practice or in-house
  • A detailed understanding of the National Electricity Law, the National Gas Law and the National Energy Retail Law, and
  • An ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

This is a full time role with excellent WFH flexibility. On offer is a competitive salary and bonus, a supportive and inclusive team culture, and significant opportunities to contribute to Australia's energy future while advancing your career.

Our client has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. This role can be based out of any office.

Contact:

If you are looking to take the next step in your career we would love to hear from you.

Please send your application to
Morgan Elder
at

, or call

for a confidential discussion.

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