Data And Technology Lawyer

Department : Finance & Governance

Division : Legal

Reference number : 11044

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

We are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas. Our mission includes facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050, working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve 100% renewable generation capability by 2025. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around Character, Commitment, and Connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant mission in the energy sector.

About The Role

The Legal Team is a key adviser and partner to the business, helping to navigate the AEMO Group’s complex environments by providing trusted and valuable counsel and legal services.

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance and Technology lawyer to support AEMO’s Data Strategy and Research Partnership Strategy.

Key Accountabilities Include

What you will be doing

• Drafting and negotiating appropriate data sharing agreements with research/academic institutions and government to support the delivery of AEMO’s prioritised power system research engagement strategy (including power system modelling and planning and distributed energy resource integration).
• Drafting internal data governance guidelines and processes.
• Advising on and drafting and negotiating appropriate agreements with vendors to support new projects to implement AEMO’s Cyber Security Strategy and AEMO’s Data Strategy.
• Advising on AEMO’s privacy, security, and confidentiality obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and energy legislation.
• Drafting and negotiating Master Supplier Agreements, statements of work, and other agreements to support AEMO’s technology procurement.
• Advising on the legal aspects of complex procurement processes, including probity and drafting tender documentation.

Role What you will bring to the role

• Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor, flexible but targeting 5 plus years’ PQE
• Proven in depth knowledge and demonstrated experience advising on contract law, research and funding agreements, procurement, technology, IP, privacy, data management and governance and cyber security, project delivery (including Agile), and commercial pricing and licensing constructs.
• Experience in delivery of large technology projects and managing complex procurement and contracting processes.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and innovation in solving complex legal and commercial problems to drive business outcomes, including frequently recurring issues.

Benefits In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

About Our ProcessAEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, or religion. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process. Simply let the us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au .

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