Senior Corporate Lawyer - Environment

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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

• Support and partner with senior leaders through energy transition
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans Hybrid work
• New role Full Time Perm Melbourne or Sydney based

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Corporate Lawyer to join AGL and deliver high quality environmental compliance related legal services to AGL.

Internally referred to as the Senior Corporate Lawyer - Environment, Transition &
Approvals, this newly created role will primarily focus on two core areas applicable to AGL's operations:

• Planning and environment law, including renewable and thermal site operations and HSE regulation;
  and
• Resources law, land access and approvals related to major projects, energy hubs, transition and decarbonisation initiatives.

As a trusted legal advisor, you will have the opportunity to develop initiatives which improve the quality and efficiency of legal services, whilst supporting senior leaders through this exciting energy transition and decarbonisation agenda.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Group Counsel - HSE, People &
Transition, you will:

• Provide strategic advice on planning, environmental law matters, including approvals, rehabilitation, and regulatory enforcement.
• Assist in establishing legal support priorities and resource allocation for achieving strategic goals.
• Support senior leaders and the legal team in meeting due diligence obligations, including environmental compliance.
• Ensure cost-effective external counsel is available and maintain relationships with them.
• Deliver legal training programs on planning, environmental regulation, and industry trends.
• Develop initiatives to enhance the quality and efficiency of legal services.
• Lead AGL representation on planning and environment legal matters, including regulatory compliance and enforcement.
• Maintain an understanding of planning and environmental law and advise on legal implications.
• Assist in preparing and lodging submissions on legislative and policy changes.
• Manage AGL's legal risk by identifying and addressing risks proactively.

About You

What you'll bring to the table:

• Demonstrated experience (7+ years PQE) in either private practice or in-house counsel roles (or both) with experience in Planning, Property and Environmental law
• Bachelor of Laws degree and admitted to practice in an applicable Australian jurisdiction
• Experience in advising on complex legal matters in relevant legal discipline
• Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders
• Strong ability to think analytically, communicate concisely, demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Energy experience will be highly regarded

We'd love to see your application, submitted 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:

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

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Legal About Us

We are Australia's largest energy generator &
leading energy retailer.

AGL is an ASX-listed leading integrated essential service provider, with a proud 186-year history of innovation and a passionate belief in progress - human and technological.

From lighting the first gas streetlamp in Sydney in 1841 to helping shape a sustainable energy future for Australia, we have a track record of leading change.

We deliver 4.3 million gas, electricity, and telecommunications services to our residential, small and large business, and wholesale customers across Australia.

We operate Australia's largest electricity generation portfolio, with an operated generation capacity of under 9,000 MW, which accounts for approximately 20% of the total generation capacity within Australia's National Electricity Market.

AGL has the largest renewables and storage portfolio of any ASX-listed company, having invested $4.8 billion over the past two decades in renewable and firming generation.