Energy Lawyer, Sydney

Axiom is the market-leading alternative legal services provider globally, and we are partnering with one of Australia’s leading gas and electricity suppliers.

We are seeking an experienced resources lawyer looking to accelerate their career within a wonderful team, in a fantastic organisation. The engagement is for an initial secondment (with a high probability of extension or permanent conversion).

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a range of general commercial contracts and documents.
• Advising on energy regulation (Natural Gas/Electricity Law and Rules, legislation).
• Handling energy-related procurement, claims and disputes matters.
• Handling regulator investigations (ESC, AER, EPA, ESV, WorkSafe).
• Assisting the Regulated Networks team on a range of ad-hoc BAU matters.

Requirements:

• 5+ years minimum PQE.
• Experience in the energy, construction or infrastructure industries highly regarded.
• Extensive experience in general commercial contracting and related matters.
• Ability to provide timely advice on a range of new and diverse matters.
• Ability to work cross-functionally within a team and liaise with various internal stakeholders.
• Must have full Australian working rights and be eligible to practice in Australia.

Why Join Axiom? 

Diverse experiences – get direct access to exclusive opportunities with a range of national and global companies and shape your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility – take advantage of flexible working arrangements, shifting the balance and giving you autonomy of where and how you work.  

A dedicated talent team – we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional, by assigning you a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!  

Referral bonus – once you start working with us, refer your legal peers and enjoy a generous referral bonus as a thank you for expanding the Axiom community!

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For more information, please contact jordan.pasqua@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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