Legal Counsel

About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and 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, EnergyAustralia is proud of its purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.

Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be greatly dependent on you as part of our broader team. As one of our Legal Counsel, you will draw on your training, skills, experience and independent position to provide clear advice and support enabling timely, informed, risk-based decisions by the accountable decision maker.

About the Roles

Reporting to the Head of Legal - Energy and the Head of Legal - Enterprise respectively, we have two opportunities available to join a high performing, inclusive, collaborative and highly regarded Legal team.The team has a broad remit and you will have the opportunity to support on a range of work across the EnergyAustralia business, including:

• Providing proactive, commercial and solutions-focused legal advice on simple and complex contract negotiations (including procurement for operational sites), corporate mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution and regulator interaction.
• Driving continual improvement, with particular attention to reducing cost and simplification.

Energy - For this role, the focus will be on our portfolio development activities, our existing generation and storage assets, and our wholesale market trading activities, including:

• Work on energy transition projects.
• Innovative offtake arrangements.
• Ancillary services and network support agreements.
• A wide range of wholesale gas sale, storage and transportation agreements.
• ISDA derivatives as well as agreements for wholesale market trading activities.
• Regulatory changes in the wholesale energy market.

Enterprise - For this role you will support a diverse range of activities across the business, including:

• In relation to EnergyAustralia's finance department, including EnergyAustralia's external financing arrangements.
• For the Yallourn power station (including the adjacent mine both in its current operational phase and the preparatory work for its upcoming rehabilitation following closure in 2028).
• In relation to general corporate, property and environmental matters.
• For litigation and workplace safety matters, where required.
• A range of activities that primarily fall within the remit of the Customer &
  Technology, and Energy,legal teams (including scope to be involved in EnergyAustralia's energy transition projects).

What you need to support the Clean Energy Transition

• A degree in Law as well as a current practicing certificate.
• Previous experience providing advice on some of the areas described above with a reputable Australian law firm or large corporate.
• A can-do attitude and be keen to develop your capabilities across the energy sector.
• Strong and effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently or collaboratively, and combine strategic thinking with the ability to identify key issues.

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us. Not just dreaming, then click the 'Apply' button for the role(s) for which you wish to apply.

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:

• Discounts on your energy bills for you, your friends and family
• Recharge and relax with two extra days of leave each year. We call them recharge days.
• Choose your own public holidays. Take them as they fall or on a day that is more convenient or culturally significant to you!
• 20 weeks paid parental leave that's completely gender-equal.
• Balance life and work through our Energise program giving flexibility to adjust how you work