We’re the largest distributor of electricity on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.
It’s an exciting new chapter for our company with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.
Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
As we continue to invest in and transform our network, we're seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, to join a collaborative legal team with a strong and supportive culture.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys managing a diverso portfolio of general commercial matters, some IT and front-end construction contracts. You will partner closely with stakeholders and deliver pragmatic legal advice that enables business outcomes. You'll join a team of six legal professionals with a positive and inclusive culture, where expertise is valued and autonomy is encouraged. This role is a permanent full-time position and reports to our Group Counsel.
You will provide strategic and commercial legal support across a general commercial agreements, master agreements, ICT and procurement.
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.
We're looking for an experienced lawyer who combines strong technical capability with commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills.
If you are looking to transition in-house or further develop your in-house career within a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.
Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go.
We’re proud to offer gender neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.
If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.
Application close date: Friday 9th October 2026. Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply. By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.
Ausgrid is Australia's largest distributor of electricity, provided products and services to 1.7 million customers in Sydney, the Hunter and the Central Coast.
Since becoming a new business on 1 December 2016, Ausgrid has begun a significant transformation program to deliver three clear priorities - providing affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.
Ausgrid operates, maintains and builds the grid powering Sydney - the nation's largest economy - and our diverse customer base ranges from family homes, to small businesses, rural customers and large national and global corporations. The grid supplies industries such as mining, manufacturing, oil refining, shipping, engineering, tourism and agriculture.
As the energy sector rapidly evolves, Ausgrid is working to ensure its investment decisions and service delivery meets all customers' needs. We are committed to consulting with stakeholders and customers, drive down operating costs and ensure customers are getting value for money.
Our vision is to be a leading energy solutions provider, recognised both locally and globally. Ausgrid will continue to connect communities and empower lives and the business will achieve that by working closely with customers and stakeholders.
