Senior Legal Officer

10 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Clean Energy Regulator Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Clean Energy Regulator

We are an economic regulator accelerating carbon abatement for Australia. We do this by administering Australian Government schemes to measure, manage, reduce and offset carbon emissions in Australia.

Our role is determined by climate change law. We administer schemes that contribute to the Australian Government climate target of reducing emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

Find out more about the Clean Energy Regulator and what we have to offer, please visit our website and for the latest update on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.

Work with us

Working with us isn't just a job, it's a chance to have a rewarding career. We're looking for people with diverse skills, expertise and experience to work with us to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy in Australia.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Legal Officer to join the Legal Services section. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, manage complex legal matters, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive legal expertise, strong analytical skills and the ability to work creatively and collaboratively. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

We invite applications from individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality legal counsel, possess strong skills in resolving complex matters, and are enthusiastic about supporting carbon abatement, clean energy advancement, and nature repair initiatives in Australia. Join our legal team and play an integral role in these important efforts.

Working under supervision of a Deputy General Counsel or a Principal Legal Officer and as part of the Legal Services section, duties will include:

  • assisting the General Counsel in the provision of accurate, practical and timely legal advice to the Members of the Regulator, Senior Executive team and officers of the Clean Energy Regulator
  • providing clear and practical legal advice, including legislative and/or commercial drafting, on a wide range of Clean Energy Regulator-specific legislation and general Commonwealth legislation
  • managing or assisting in managing a small team of lawyers, ensuring effective allocation and clearance of legal advice work
  • developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the creation and delivery of training packages
  • engaging and liaising with external lawyers as appropriate
  • contributing to the Legal Services and Governance Branch in achieving the objectives and delivering on the strategic direction of the Clean Energy Regulator.

Qualifications/Experience

Applicants should be admitted as a legal practitioner in the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory and should hold, or be currently eligible to obtain, a restricted practicing certificate issued by the ACT Law Society.

How to Apply

To learn more about this role, please click on 'Apply' to view the Candidate Information Pack.

Other Benefits

  • Great work-life balance.
  • Supports and promotes flexible working.
  • Competitive salary packaging and leave options, including purchase leave.
  • Diverse, supportive, inclusive and agile work environment, with staff at all levels being part of conversations with the senior executive and being offered the opportunity to experience different types of work.
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Applications close 11.30pm on Monday, 6 October 2025.

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