Senior Commercial Advisor

Join the change. Together, we'll make history.

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it's an exciting time to be at AGL. We're re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You'll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.

Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the Role:

As a Senior Commercial Advisor within the Decarbonisation and Customer Strategy team (DCS), you will be a technical leader for the provision of high-quality commercial support to maximise value and minimise risk for C&I sales activity. The key accountability will be supporting the Business Development Managers in making sales to our strategic customers.

The DCS team in AGL's Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Customers business unit defines and executes market growth strategies and product innovation and provides analytics and commercial support to deliver on the vision of being the decarbonisation partner of choice for Australian businesses.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing all necessary assistance to the Business Development Managers in the negotiation of terms and conditions with strategic C&I customers.
  
• Developing, maintaining, and continuously improving our template agreements and Special Conditions for C&I and leading regulatory work and responses for C&I (working with the Legal and Regulatory teams).
  
• Ensuring that the Business Development Managers are informed about all aspects of our terms and conditions and the legal considerations that relate to their roles.
  
• Leading the facilitation and co-ordination of advice from Legal to C&I.
  
• Reviewing contracts and providing departures based on AGL's business rules and assisting and equipping Sales teams with what they need to negotiate terms and conditions with the customer.
  
• Applying a 'continuous improvement' approach to our processes to eliminate errors, reduce risk, maximise value and improve customer experience.
  
• Providing drafts for customer communications of a technical nature in conjunction with internal stakeholders including Legal, Wholesale, Regulatory, Communications teams etc.
  
• Providing expert input into tender responses by identifying and addressing legal and commercial issues, and providing considered responses to risk issues to key stakeholders, balancing AGL's risk position with commercial considerations.
  
• Mentoring and training other team members in the technical aspects of their roles as required.
  

What you'll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in law, and an excellent working knowledge of the energy industry.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract law combined with the ability to review, understand, draft, explain, and advise on complex contractual terms.
  
• Experience in negotiation, contract development and contract management, coupled with strong attention to detail with well-developed skills in legal risk analysis.
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, organisation and prioritisation skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
  
• The ability to mentor and share knowledge with other team members and create strong internal relationships built on credible performance, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.
  

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work
  
• Discounts on energy, telco, and solar plans
  
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program
  
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer
  
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year
  
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives
  
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions
  
• Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals
  

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

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Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Energy Marketing and Trading