Senior Corporate Lawyer
Department: Finance & Governance
Division: Legal
Reference number: 12875
Engagement type: Permanent
AEMO at the Heart of Energy
AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.
About the role
AEMO operates in a heavily regulated environment and the Legal Team, headed by the General Counsel, is a trusted adviser to the business, providing timely and well considered legal services and counsel.
This role will work closely with AEMO’s Digital and Operations teams to support them in carrying out technology projects involving AEMO’s systems.
Working with energy market and operations specialists, you will support technology projects to deliver regulatory changes to improve outcomes in the long-term interests of energy consumers. You will be part of a Legal Team that supports AEMO in relation to all its functions. This work has impact – at a time of great change for industry.
What you will be doing
* Drafting and negotiating appropriate software licensing, hardware purchase, and outcome based professional service agreements with vendors to support the delivery of AEMO’s information technology projects for systems used to perform its functions.
* Providing high quality advice on regulatory instruments (such as legislation, rules and procedures). This includes advising on AEMO’s privacy, security, and confidentiality obligations and use of AI under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and energy legislation.
* Advising on the legal aspects of complex procurement processes, including probity and drafting tender documentation.
* Drafting internal information technology related guidelines and processes.
* Establishing effective relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborating to assess and provide high quality advice on regulatory compliance and draft documents.
* Representing AEMO effectively with external stakeholders including industry and government.
* Managing external legal service providers.
What you will bring to the role
* Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor with a minimum 7+ years PQE.
* Eligibility to practice law in an Australian jurisdiction in which AEMO operates (current practising certificate) and eligibility for Australian Government security clearance, including Australian citizenship.
* You will be working independently therefore you will have strong knowledge and demonstrated experience in information technology, including procurement, cyber security, and emerging issues such as AI.
* Demonstrated analytical skills and innovation in solving legal and commercial problems to drive project outcomes
* Demonstrated stakeholder focus, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes.
* Experience in Commonwealth Government procurement would be highly advantageous.
In return some of our benefits to you
* Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
* Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
* Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
About Our Process
At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at ******************
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