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Senior Corporate Lawyer - Competition Regulation and Strategy
Apply locations Melbourne Corporate Sydney Corporate time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 10, 2025 (8 days left to apply) job requisition id R-0021053
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
About the Role
We're seeking a highly skilledSenior Corporate Lawyerto join ourCompetition Regulation and Strategyteam. This role will see you advising on complex regulatory matters, managing inquiries, investigations and litigation, and contributing to strategic initiatives across the business.
You'll work closely with energy regulators including theACCCandAER, providing expert legal advice primarily under theCompetition and Consumer Act (CCA), and helping AGL navigate the evolving energy regulatory landscape.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage regulatory investigations and litigation (including ACCC and AER inquiries, merger clearances, and information requests) and contribute to regulatory reviews and consultations through drafting submissions and presentations.
* Provide legal and strategic advice primarily under the CCA: including reviewing business proposals for compliance, advising on compliant execution of AGL's strategy, and identifying practices/proposals with potential CCA implications.
* Deliver legal input on major strategic initiatives, including new products and acquisitions, and contribute to the development of AGL's enterprise-wide energy regulatory strategy in collaboration across the business.
* Acting as AGL's liaison with energy regulators, coordinating regulatory submissions and responses (including to ACCC and AER).
About You
* Legally qualified with more than 5 years of PQE, admitted to practice in Australia holding a current practicing certificate
* Extensive knowledge of the CCA, ideally with knowledge of and practical experience in its application to the Australian energy industry and/or CCA litigation experience
* Knowledge of the energy industry, including regulatory market frameworks, would be highly regarded
* Highly developed interpersonal skills with high quality written and verbal communication skills
* Strong and effective project management skills
* Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
* Flexible working options including hybrid work.
* Discounts on energy and telco plans.
* Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.
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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 .
Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.
The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy .
AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
Location
Docklands VIC 3008
Job Family Group
Legal
About Us
We are Australia's largest energy generator & leading energy retailer.
AGL is an ASX-listed leading integrated essential service provider, with a proud 186-year history of innovation and a passionate belief in progress – human and technological.
From lighting the first gas streetlamp in Sydney in 1841 to helping shape a sustainable energy future for Australia, we have a track record of leading change.
We deliver 4.3 million gas, electricity, and telecommunications services to our residential, small and large business, and wholesale customers across Australia.
We operate Australia's largest electricity generation portfolio, with an operated generation capacity of under 9,000 MW, which accounts for approximately 20% of the total generation capacity within Australia's National Electricity Market.
AGL has the largest renewables and storage portfolio of any ASX-listed company, having invested $4.8 billion over the past two decades in renewable and firming generation.
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