Your new company

Our client is known for its values-driven culture, strong public service ethos, and ambitious investment in smart grid technologies and renewable integration. They combine public accountability with private sector efficiency, and are currently executing a multi-billion-dollar capital works program to modernise its network and support regional growth.

Your new role

For a senior lawyer, joining their legal team means stepping into an environment where legal decisions directly influence public safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term energy strategy. Working within a high-performing team of lawyers, your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Leading the drafting and negotiation of contracts for major infrastructure and energy transition projects, as well as day-to-day operational agreements.
• Delivering high-quality, commercially astute legal advice on complex issues arising from the organisation’s core operations and strategic energy transition initiatives.
• Supporting the Head of Legal & Governance in shaping the organisation’s legal position and negotiation strategies across litigation, regulatory compliance, and contractual risk.
• Advising on dispute resolution, litigation strategy, and risk mitigation in relation to operational claims and emerging legal issues.
• Assisting with executive-level reporting on formal claims, including preparation of materials for the Board in collaboration with the General Counsel & General Manager Business Services.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of legal policies, governance frameworks, and process improvements across the business.

What you'll need to succeed

• Admitted to practice as a Lawyer in Australia
• Ideally, a minimum of 8 years' PAE
• Experience gained in a top-tier/mid-tier law firm or in-house within a reputable company
• Expertise in negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial contracts, ideally within the energy sector or similar blue collar industry.
• Exposure to advising on regulatory matters and commercial disputes
• Ability to manage matters autonomously
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships in cross-functional environments
• Team player who is willing to help when needed

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to develop your in-house career with an established and trusted energy distributor.

• A role with lots of variety in your workload and opportunities to work on multi-billion dollar capital works projects.

• Be part of Sydney's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

• Opportunity to navigate and advise across a highly regulated industry.

• Excellent team culture – diverse, collaborative, supportive.

• Family-friendly work culture.

• Competitive market salary.

• Hybrid working environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email/call Laura on 0280626176/laura.keegan@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.