Senior Corporate Lawyer

-Join a dynamic legal team driving environmental compliance and strategic approvals. 
-Shape the future of energy with Origin's innovative renewables and gas projects. 
-Permanent Opportunity | 40% Hybrid | Location flexible
 
Delivering good energy starts from within
It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.
About the role 
Join Origin Energy's legal team and become a pivotal in shaping the future of energy! As a Senior Corporate Lawyer, you'll provide essential advice and support for innovative renewables projects and dynamic upstream oil and gas assets. Dive into a role where you’ll offer strategic legal guidance on environmental compliance, manage key approvals, and lead incident response. You’ll assess project risks and navigate regulatory approvals for groundbreaking renewables and gas ventures. Additionally, you’ll tackle native title and indigenous cultural heritage issues, while ensuring the business stays ahead of regulatory changes. Be a part of the energy transformation with Origin Energy! 
Key Responsibilities 
-Provide high-quality, client-focused legal services, focusing on upstream gas operations and renewables project development. 
-Develop a deep understanding of client business units to proactively add value. 
-Ensure external legal advice is high-quality and commercially focused. 
-Assist with staff training to minimise legal and regulatory risks. 
-Manage litigation and regulatory engagements as needed. 
What will you bring 
You will be an Australian qualified and admitted lawyer with 8+ years’ PQE. With demonstrated experience in mining, oil, gas, CSG, LNG, renewables, or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of regulatory law for development and operations, and extensive environmental experience, including approvals and incident management. You will also be able to demonstrate.  
-Ability negotiating and drafting agreements. 
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
-Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to handle complexity and variety. 
-Strong judgment and decision-making abilities. 
-Influencing skills to tailor strategies for all management levels. 
-Ability to work autonomously and within a team. 
-Knowlege of environmental, planning & approvals and cultural heritage law. 
Desirable Experience 
-In-house experience, including client secondments. 
-Familiarity with commercial arrangements and contracting in the oil & gas industry and renewables projects. 
-Experience in managing disputes and regulatory engagements. 
-Knowledge of safety law. 
So why join us? 
-Contribute to Australia's low-carbon economy and the future of energy. 
-Be part of a dynamic team with inclusive leadership  
-Enjoy work-life balance with a hybrid working model. 
-Central CBD location with access to parking and public transport. 
-Access to discounted Origin benefits on electrical, gas, and internet services. 
-Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV car subscriptions. 
Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 
To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: originenergy.au/about/careers/
You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.