Overview
A leading Australian renewable energy company is seeking an experienced lawyer or compliance professional to join its Melbourne-based legal team on an initial three-month contract. This role will provide critical support to the retail energy business, focusing on Victorian energy retail regulation, compliance, and breach reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial stakeholders and regulators, providing pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of regulatory and commercial matters in a fast-paced in-house environment.
Responsibilities
- Advise the business on Victorian energy retail regulatory requirements, providing practical legal guidance on day-to-day compliance and operational matters.
- Assess, manage, and coordinate regulatory breach reporting obligations under the Victorian energy framework, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and liaise with the Essential Services Commission (ESC) on regulatory compliance, reporting obligations, and related matters.
- Provide general commercial legal support across the retail energy business, advising on contractual, governance, risk, and broader regulatory issues.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience advising on energy retail regulation, regulatory compliance, or commercial legal matters within the energy sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Victorian energy retail regulatory framework, including breach reporting obligations and engagement with the Essential Services Commission (ESC).
- Strong commercial drafting and advisory skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice across a broad range of matters.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a dynamic in-house environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in or with retail energy businesses.
- Familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance frameworks in the Australian energy sector.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package within the alternative legal services marketplace.
- Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
- Flexible work arrangements, predominantly remote work with occasional on-site presence as required.
Location
Melbourne, Australia (with some remote work flexibility)
This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals with expertise in energy retail regulation seeking a contract role supporting a major renewable energy business in Victoria.