Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary In-house Melbourne Our client is a dynamic Australian energy retailer and fast paced business operating in a complex, highly regulated environment, nationally. The Business is seeking a Senior Lawyer & Company Secretary to join the leadership team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will report to the Executive General Manager, Compliance and provide high quality legal support to the Board, CEO, Executive team and business units. This is an autonomous role enjoying high levels of senior stakeholder engagement. Working directly with the business, you will lead contract negotiations, provide general commercial legal and regulatory and governance advice. This is an exciting time to join and help shape and support the future direction, development and strategic plans for this growing brand. Key responsibilities: Providing strategic legal advice to management Providing advice on Australian Consumer law, Competition, Consumer and Privacy Acts Providing advice on energy regulations Negotiating, preparing and reviewing commercial contracts such as supply and service agreements Ensuring compliance requirements are being met Providing advice on disputes This role would suit a pragmatic commercial lawyer with experience in Australian Consumer law matters and some regulatory law with at least 7 years’ PQE. A rewarding career and competitive salary are on offer. This is a full-time office based position. For further information on this role, or for general career advice and market insights into the legal in-house, risk, compliance, or corporate governance sectors, please contact Tara on 0414105140 or email tara@sackslegalrecruitment.com.au
