Title:  Senior Legal Counsel - Operations and Regulation

• Provide strategic legal advice across energy regulation and operations
• Support the energy transition through meaningful, complex legal work

We bring the energy!

Through purpose and people - not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Operations and Regulation to join our high-performing Legal team. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Operations, Customer and Regulation, you will provide practical, accurate and outcome-focused legal advice across a varied portfolio of energy regulatory, operational and commercial matters.

Go beyond keeping the lights on. Solve energy challenges that matter most. 

What you will be doing in this role:

• Provide strategic legal advice on energy regulation, policy, compliance and broader legal matters.
• Support regulatory submissions, enquiries, applications, consultations, price reviews, licences, accreditations, exemptions and regulated processes.
• Advise on regulatory engagement, climate change risk and reporting initiatives, emissions reporting and related schemes.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for goods and services supporting network operations.
• Respond to requests from industry regulators and assist with the resolution of claims.
• Build trusted relationships with subject matter experts, managers, project leads and colleagues across the broader Legal team.
• Share regulatory insights and lessons learned to strengthen regulatory and policy capability across the organisation.
• Deliver clear, actionable legal solutions in matters that may involve uncertainty or limited direction.

What we’re looking for:

Regulatory experience is essential for this position. You will bring significant legal experience gained within a law firm, government agency, regulator or in-house environment.

You don’t need to check every box, however we’re looking for a good combination of: 

• 6 to 8 years or more post-qualified experience as an Australian Legal Practitioner or equivalent.
• A current practising certificate, noting that foreign qualifications or transitional arrangements may be considered individually.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Sound knowledge of contract fundamentals and principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• An analytical approach and sound decision-making skills.
• A collaborative style and the confidence to work effectively in uncertain or evolving circumstances.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in an in-house environment, which is highly desirable.

The AusNet experience is all about… 

• Growing your impact: We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently. 
• When life happens, knowing we’ve got your back: Whether it's life's big moments or the unexpected little ones, we get it - sometimes you just need to be there. 

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

At AusNet, we bring the energy!  Ready to make your impact? Apply now!