Legal Counsel

• Drive impactful legal strategies and deliver game-changing solutions.
• Champion Senex's operational and commercial growth objectives.
• Feel valued and empowered to genuinely make a difference.

About UsSenex is world-class supplier of affordable, reliable, and secure energy - committed to delivering essential energy for life.We're proudly local with operations located near Wandoan and Roma in Queensland's Surat Basin.The energy we proudly provide is essential to our modern lives and for the thriving communities we serve.As a critical energy provider to Australia's manufacturing industry, supporting thousands of workers who make essential goods - from bricks to plasterboard to glass bottles.Senex is proud to play our part in the global energy transformation, delivering essential energy for the journey to a cleaner energy future.Our Head Office is in Brisbane, and we also have offices close to our producing assets in Roma and Wandoan, Queensland.Our CultureWe care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered to genuinely make a difference.Our roles are broad with diverse accountabilities which provides for interesting and challenging work as well as great opportunities for professional and personal development.We offer a high-performance work environment where employees are encouraged to continuously improve the way we do things in the pursuit of fit for purpose practices and solutions that are efficient, effective and sustainable.We value integrity and collaboration and are committed to strong delivery and performance for our teammates, our customers, and the communities in which we operate.About the roleIt's an exciting time to join Senex with the recent announcement that we plan to invest more than A$1 billion in a major expansion of our Atlas and Roma North natural gas assets.We have a new opportunity available at Senex for a Legal Counsel to join us. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our dynamic team to propel us toward our operational and commercial goals for both existing assets and future growth endeavours. Working within a tight-knit legal unit, this role will have you providing legal support across a diverse range of matters that will include;

• Contracts and procurement (including for Senex's major projects),
• Land access arrangements,
• Environment, tenure management, securing project approvals (including EPBC, PAG Act),
• Health & Safety,
• Project / infrastructure & commercial agreements.

Additionally, you'll have the exciting opportunity to delve into broader commercial matters, offering guidance on government legislation and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in steering Senex toward its growth targets while ensuring full legal compliance and adherence to governance best practices.About YouWith a solid foundation in law, boasting tertiary qualifications and the right to practice in Queensland, you will also join us with a minimum of 2+ years post-admission experience (PAE).Your experience in the energy and resources industry, construction, and/or litigation is highly regarded, providing you as a valuable asset to our team.You possess an exceptional aptitude for planning and organisation, coupled with a proactive attitude that positions you as a natural leader.Love Stakeholder Management? Great!! This role will have you working collaboratively with key stakeholders within Senex so your ability to partner and build strong working relationships will be key to your success.What's in it for you?

• Attractive, market competitive remuneration package
• An inclusive team of industry experts who promote collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to be involved in our Digital Transformation program of work
• Celebrated success stories with 'Living the Senex Values' Awards
• A range of health and wellness benefits
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

ApplicationsAll applications should include a cover letter which addresses your suitability for the position, along with a current resume. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.Note: Shortlisting will commence for this role right away so please reach out to Marita Beus (Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist) at marita.beus@senexenergy.com.au if you have any questions before submitting your application. Interested candidates only. No Recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties.At Senex our people have opportunities to learn and grow, along with a range of great employee benefits. We encourage and promote diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.To find out more about our company and discover some of the other reasons why you should apply for this role, visit our corporate website at: www.senexenergy.com.auAt Senex our people have opportunities to learn and grow, along with a range of great employee benefits. We encourage and promote diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.To find out more about our company and discover some of the other reasons why you should apply for this role, visit our corporate website at: