Legal Counsel

Synergy Plus Pty Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

Other leave options including parental

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Synergy is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to join its Perth Central Park office. Reporting to the Managing Counsel & Deputy Company Secretary, you will provide commercially focused legal advice across the business, draft and negotiate contracts, and help manage governance and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, risk management, and continuous improvement of legal processes in a dynamic energy company.

Qualifications

• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex legal matters.
• Experience in commercial and contract law and governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality legal advice across commercial, corporate and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, corporate governance and legal risk.
• Engage and manage external legal service providers and budgets.
• Partner with stakeholders to support dispute resolution and policy development.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Research

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

And we want you to be part of it.

You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.

But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.

Our big batteries are now live in Kwinana and Collie, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, building the new King Rocks Wind Farm, and we have many other projects in the works.

We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.

We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.

This is where you come in.

Role Description:

The Legal Counsel role is an exciting opportunity within our Legal team, based at our Perth Central Park office. Reporting to the Managing Counsel & Deputy Company Secretary, this position is responsible for providing timely, practical and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the role supports strategic initiatives, manages legal risk, and helps ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

The Legal Counsel will play a key role in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on regulatory and governance matters, and partnering with the business to deliver practical legal solutions. The role also contributes to strategic projects, dispute resolution activities, and the continuous improvement of legal processes and services.

This opportunity is suited to a collaborative and commercially minded legal professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, managing varied legal matters, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Job responsibilities:

• Provide timely, high-quality legal advice across a broad range of commercial, corporate and regulatory matters, supporting business decision-making, strategic projects and legal risk management.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and legal documents, ensuring third-party arrangements align with Synergy's commercial objectives and legal obligations.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, corporate governance and legal risk, supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures and business frameworks.
• Engage and manage external legal service providers, including preparing instructions, overseeing outsourced legal work and monitoring delivery against agreed budgets and expectations.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to support dispute resolution, incident remediation, continuous improvement initiatives and the integration of legal advice into business processes and compliance regimes.

What you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a common law jurisdiction, along with admission to practice in Western Australia and a current practising certificate, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in commercial and contract law.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, research and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex legal and regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial contracts and identifying legal and commercial risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse business environment.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

So, what's it like working for Synergy?

As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.

At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.

Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:

• Generous paid parental leave
• Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
• Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community

At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Synergy is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieving equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) will apply to this vacancy. We welcome applications from anyone who has the demonstrated skills and experience to successfully perform this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.

Applications close 6 September 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.