Senior Solicitor - Regulatory and Corporate

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 145,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Annual home office subsidy

Novated leasing through SG Fleet

Job summary

Energy Safe Victoria is seeking a Senior Solicitor – Regulatory and Corporate to provide high-quality legal guidance across regulatory, governance and corporate matters. You will work with internal stakeholders and external lawyers to drive compliant, risk-aware outcomes.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, lead VCAT proceedings, and contribute to capability development within the Legal team, while embracing hybrid work with two days in the Southbank office.

Qualifications

• Substantial legal experience in-house, government and/or private practice.
• Strong ability to analyse statutes and provide risk-based advice.
• Experience leading complex matters and projects, with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across regulatory, governance and corporate matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
• Lead VCAT review proceedings and manage external legal support.
• Engage and manage external law firms and Counsel, including budgeting.

Skills

Regulatory law

Governance

Contract drafting

Education

Law degree

Admitted to practice (Australian Lawyer)

Victorian Practising Certificate

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1953573

• Make a meaningful difference for Victorian communities with your legal expertise. Work on complex and varied regulatory and corporate matters, including regulatory, corporate, administrative law, privacy, FOI, governance and compliance.
• Permanent, Full-Time position | Flexible hybrid working with 2 days in our Southbank office
• Base salary from $144,991 - $168,323 plus 12% super

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,regulationand 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 mentor ing 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

Experience across one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• 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.

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.

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]

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.

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.

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm