Senior Corporate Lawyer

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About the role

A full-time permanent role has become available for an experienced Senior Corporate Lawyer to join our collaborative Customer Markets (Retail) Legal team at AGL. The Senior Corporate Lawyer – Customer Markets will help AGL achieve its strategic objectives and manage legal risk through the provision of legal services and advice to the Customer Markets business unit.

You will work closely with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders across the Customer Markets business unit. You will provide considered, sound and strategic advice on a broad range of legal matters, including energy, competition and consumer law, privacy related obligations as well as the negotiation of significant commercial contracts.

This role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney.

What you'll be doing

• Assist the Group Counsel as required to ensure that the Customer Markets Legal Team operates efficiently and with strategic impact
• Provide legal support for Customer Markets matters, including sales and marketing campaigns, product development and innovation, digital adoption initiatives and transformation projects
• Draft and negotiate a range of complex commercial contracts
• Act for AGL in transactional work, regulatory investigations, and other initiatives
• Provide regular training and guidance to business unit teams to foster a culture of compliance while supporting rapid innovation
• Build relationships with stakeholders from within the business and identify areas for continuous improvement within the Legal Team
• Provide relevant, strategic and actionable advice to the business, on corporate and commercial law and regulatory aspects of various transactions (and assist in relation to litigation and disputes in respect of the same)
• Maintain independence and strong relationships and influence in order to protect AGL's legal position and help the enterprise achieve its objectives and to ensure a strong compliance culture
• Manage the procurement of external advice from our panel law firms where required
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the regulatory landscape that the designated business units operate in as well as advising on the legal implications of legislative and policy changes

What you'll bring

• Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor degree and admitted to practice in Australia
• Relevant experience at a well regarded firm and/or in house experience relevant to a senior legal role supporting a customer facing business in a regulated and competitive sector (PQE 8 years minimum)
• Relevant experience in private practice and in-house legal roles in areas of law including competition and consumer law, intellectual property, contracts and energy regulation would be looked upon favourably
• Ability to lead business change in response to changes in the regulatory environment
• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to represent AGL effectively in important commercial negotiations
• Ability and desire to extend expertise in legal areas of specialisation relevant to the role such as competition and consumer law, privacy law, and retail energy regulation
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

We'd love to see your application by Sunday 31 August 2025.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work.
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.

• Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals.

• Benefits may change over time and vary based on location.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome 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 is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit:

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

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Location

Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group

Legal