Senior Corporate Lawyer

4 weeks ago

Brisbane City, Australia AGL Energy Full time

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
 

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in. 

About the role

  • Two roles available | Be a trusted legal advisor on Competition Law.
  • Full Time Perm & Fixed-Term | Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth.
  • Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans | Hybrid work.

We are currently recruiting for two full-time Senior Corporate Lawyers (perm and fixed-term) to join AGL during an exciting time of transition, delivery and growth.

As a trusted legal adviser working as part of a high performing and collaborative team, you will provide legal advice on competition and consumer law, managing AGL’s response to regulatory inquiries and investigations. In addition, you will assist AGL to maintain relationships with regulators including the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Group Counsel - Competition Regulation & Strategy, you will:

  • Managing energy regulator inquiries and investigations (including litigation, and formal / informal information requests).
  • Providing legal advice, primarily in respect of the CCA.
  • Reviewing business proposals and providing strategic advice in relation to ensuring CCA compliant execution of AGL’s strategy.
  • Assisting in the identification of any business practices or proposals that may have implications under the CCA.
  • Providing legal input into major AGL strategic initiatives including new products and business acquisitions.
  • Contributing to AGL’s regulatory strategy.
  • Providing a point of contact for energy regulators.
  • Co-ordinating AGL’s submissions and responses to energy regulators and other external stakeholders.

About you

What you’ll bring to the table

  • Legally qualified with 5+ years of PQE, admitted to practise in Australia holding a current practising certificate.
  • Extensive knowledge of the CCA, ideally with knowledge of and practical experience in its application to the Australian energy industry and CCA litigation experience.
  • Knowledge of the energy industry, including regulatory market frameworks will be highly regarded.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills with exceptional written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally).
  • Strong and effective project management skills.
  • Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills.

We’d love to see your application by Sunday 28 April, 2024.

Please note - unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted by AGL.

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.
  • Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
  • Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
  • 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: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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