Senior Solicitor - Regulatory And Corporate

Energy; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible leave options

Employee Assistance Program

Home office subsidy

Novated leasing

Job summary

Energy Safe Victoria is seeking a Senior Solicitor - Regulatory and Corporate to provide high-quality legal advice across regulatory, governance and corporate matters. You will lead complex matters, manage external law firms and brief senior leaders, ensuring compliance and risk management across the organisation.

You will work with internal teams, regulators and external advisers, contribute to legislative reform, privacy and information governance, and mentor junior solicitors in a

Qualifications

• Significant in-house, government or private practice experience in regulatory matters.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to senior leaders.
• Experience leading complex legal matters and projects.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on contracts.
• Ability to manage external legal providers.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across regulatory, governance, corporate matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, including IP.
• Lead VCAT review proceedings and manage external counsel.
• Engage external firms and counsel, oversee legal expenditure.
• Build relationships with regulators, agencies and advisers.
• Deliver briefs and recommendations to senior leaders across the organisation.
• Support legislative reform and information governance initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team.
• Maintain governance records and reporting in line with standards.

Skills

Regulatory law

Corporate law

Administrative law

Privacy law

Governance

Legal mentoring

Contract drafting

Litigation management

Education

LL.B or equivalent

Admission to practice in Australia

Job description

Protecting what matters. Powering a safer future. At Energy Safe Victoria our purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently across our state. Through education, regulation and enforcement, we deliver trusted regulatory outcomes that support a safe, reliable and sustainable energy future. Join a team of passionate professionals committed to making a genuine difference for Victorian communities.

About the opportunity

As a Senior Solicitor - Regulatory and Corporate, you will deliver high-quality legal advice across a diverse range of regulatory, governance and corporate matters, supporting informed decision-making, effective risk management and legislative compliance across Energy Safe Victoria.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external legal providers, you will manage complex legal matters and projects, contribute to legal service excellence, and support the development of legal capability within a collaborative and high-performing team.

What you'll contribute

• Provide expert legal advice across regulatory, corporate, administrative law, privacy, FOI, governance and compliance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and other legal documents, including intellectual property matters.
• Lead VCAT review proceedings, including appearances at hearings and managing external legal support.
• Engage and manage external law firms and Counsel, including briefing, advice review and legal expenditure oversight.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, government agencies and external advisers.
• Deliver legal advice, briefings and recommendations on complex and strategically significant matters to senior leaders.
• Support key organisational projects and initiatives, including legislative reform, privacy, information governance and compliance activities.
• Mentor and support solicitors while contributing to capability development across the Legal team.
• Maintain legal records, reporting and governance obligations in line with professional and public sector standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance legal services, capability and organisational outcomes.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required.

To be successful, you'll bring

• Substantial legal experience gained in-house, government and/or private practice, with demonstrated experience providing practical, risk-based advice on complex regulatory matters.
• Strong legal analysis, statutory interpretation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advise on complex and sensitive legal issues.
• Proven ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Experience leading complex legal matters and projects, managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes with limited supervision.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and advising on contracts, agreements and other legal documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes and work effectively with internal stakeholders, regulators, government agencies and external advisers.
• Experience managing external legal providers, including preparing instructions, reviewing advice and coordinating legal services.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supporting junior lawyers and contributing to capability development within a legal team.
• Strong judgement and the ability to identify legal risks while supporting practical, compliant and organisationally effective outcomes.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, including using technology and new ways of working to enhance legal services.
• A relevant law qualification, admission to practice as an Australian Lawyer and a current Victorian Practising Certificate, or eligibility to obtain one.
• A strong commitment to Energy Safe Victoria's values of integrity, engagement, adaptability, respect and excellence.

Additional experience we value

• Government, regulatory or public sector environments.
• Victoria's energy safety, administrative law or public sector regulatory frameworks.
• Contracts, procurement and commercial matters.
• Litigation, administrative reviews or proceedings before VCAT.
• Legislative reform, compliance programs or organisational projects.
• Continuous improvement, legal operations or process enhancement.
• Legal technology and artificial intelligence tools, including Microsoft Copilot.

We value different experiences, transferable skills and perspectives, and are interested in what you could bring to the role.

Why Energy Safe?

• Work with purpose - use your legal expertise on matters that directly contribute to the safety of Victorian communities.
• Have genuine influence - advise senior leaders and help shape regulatory, governance and emerging technology approaches.
• Work flexibly - hybrid working arrangements, accrued credit hours and other flexible work options.
• Balance work and life - additional leave options including cultural, volunteer, community service and study leave, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Support for families and different life stages - paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers and reproductive health leave.
• Keep developing - learning and development opportunities, exposure to complex legal work and support for career growth.
• Be part of an inclusive workplace - supported through our Diversity and Inclusion Council, Gender Equality Action Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Look after your wellbeing - Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing initiatives, Fitness Passport, annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Additional benefits - $250 annual home office subsidy and novated leasing through SG Fleet.

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.

Energy Safe Victoria welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the Victorian community and a workplace where everyone feels respected, included and able to contribute. We want our recruitment process and workplace to be accessible. If you require adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process, or to perform the role, please let us know so we can work with you to provide the support you need.

Want to know more? If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process including reasonable adjustments please contact People & Culture at [e-mail]