Senior Corporate Lawyer – Regulatory & Litigation

at  AGL Energy

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

• Be a trusted legal advisor on regulatory disputes or litigation
• 12 month Fixed-Term (parental leave cover) | Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans | Full Time or Part Time

We are currently recruiting for a Corporate Lawyer or Senior Corporate Lawyer 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 managing AGL’s response to regulatory inquiries, investigations and litigation. 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). Experience advising on competition and consumer law is also highly desirable.
This is a full-time or part-time role for a 12months (parental leave cover), based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.
What you’ll be doing

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

• Managing regulator inquiries and investigations (including litigation, and formal / informal information requests).
• Contribute to AGL’s regulatory strategy.
• Maintain relationships with the ACCC, AER, jurisdictional regulators (as required) and other external stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice, primarily in respect of the CCA.

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.
• Demonstrated experience in running disputes and litigation in both Federal and State jurisdictions
• Knowledge of the energy industry, including regulatory market frameworks will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of the CCA, ideally with practical experience in its application to the Australian energy industry and CCA litigation experience would be an advantage.
• 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 COB Thursday 22 August 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.
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
• 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.
Location:
Docklands VIC 3008
Job Family Group:
Lega

• Be a trusted legal advisor on regulatory disputes or litigation
• 12 month Fixed-Term (parental leave cover) | Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans | Full Time or Part Tim