About Amber

Amber is an entirely new way to buy and sell power, designed for a world powered by renewable energy. We give customers direct access to the real-time wholesale electricity price as it varies every 5 mins and the technology to shift more of their energy usage to the times when cheaper renewables are available in the grid. It’s a cheaper way to buy power, a smarter way to sell power, and the fastest way for Australia to reach 100% renewable energy.

We are a explicit category leader in Australia for home battery automation (over 50% market share) and growing rapidly (close to 100k customers). We have also expanded into licensing our core technology to utilities overseas, including a partnership with E.ON Next in the UK.

Amber is backed by top Australian and international investors including 1GT, Square Peg, Main Sequence, Innovation Victoria, Commonwealth Bank, NRMA, Gentrack, ETF Partners, and E.ON Next.

We are scaling rapidly and you’d be joining a team of over 240 committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture as we transform a major industry.

Our products are reshaping home energy: Amber for Batteries cuts bills by exporting stored energy at wholesale prices of up to $19/kWh, and Amber for EVs enables the cheapest, cleanest charging. In 2027, we will push this even further with our new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.

About The Role

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract (full‑time or part‑time), with the possibility of extension depending on business needs. Ideally based in Melbourne, but open to candidates anywhere in Australia.

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be a key operational legal partner across Product, Operations, Marketing, and Business Development. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal,



you will operate with autonomy, owning legal portfolios spanning global SaaS licensing, Data Privacy and IP. You will focus on practical, end‑to‑end commercial execution, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, supporting tech rollout, and navigating day‑to‑day energy regulatory compliance as we scale.

Your Focus For The Next 12 Months Will Be

- Global Expansion: Lead the commercial contracting workstreams, hard‑wiring our legal and commercial frameworks as we license Amber’s core technology across the UK, EU, and beyond
- New Product & V2G Launch: Provide practical legal support for upcoming product initiatives, including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) rollout.
- Key Partnerships & Regulatory: Provide risk‑weighted legal advice that helps teams achieve their business goals while moving ahead safely.

Responsibilities

- Commercial Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS/tech licensing, partnerships, and key vendor contracts.
- License & International Scaffolding: Own, implement, and support business areas on IP protection frameworks, data and privacy management, licensing, and cross‑border entity management.
- Business Legal Advice: Review new market entry proposals, product features, digital user journeys,



and marketing campaigns to ensure practical compliance with Australian Consumer Law (ACL), privacy regulations, and data security standards.
- Regulatory Compliance & Operations: Work alongside our Regulatory team to interpret National Energy Market (NEM) rules, operationalise compliance requirements, and resolve customer/market disputes.
- External Counsel Briefing: Strategically instruct and manage external legal panel members when specialist advice is required, ensuring high‑value output and cost control.

Key Requirements

- Experience: 8+ years PQE with extensive, hands‑on in‑house or commercial law experience, with a robust emphasis on contract drafting, technology/SaaS, M&A;, or regulated commercial work.
- In‑House commercial pragmatism: Proven track record of operating effectively in a fast‑paced setting delivering clear, risk‑weighted legal advice that helps teams achieve their business goals.
- Regulatory capacity: Prior exposure to energy sector regulation (eg NECF) is an advantage, but a strong ability to pick up and apply complex regulatory frameworks quickly is key.
- Autonomous execution: Able to take ownership of commercial matters end‑to‑end, manage multiple priorities, and work directly with business stakeholders across the organisation.
- Clear Communication: Ability to cut through legal jargon and deliver direct, plain‑English advice to non‑legal colleagues.

Benefits

- We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and a great culture of people who love coming to work to build a better world.
- You’d be a part of a rapidly growing team of over 240 with expertise across energy, technology, marketing, and operations.
- Be part of a growing technology

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 Amber Electric
📍 Melbourne