Lead Solicitor - Regulatory and Corporate

Protecting what matters. Powering a safer future.

At Energy Safe Victoria our purpose is to keep Victorians energy safe and ensure energy is used confidently across our state. Through education,regulationand enforcement, we deliver trusted regulatory outcomes that support a safe, reliable and sustainable energy future. Join a team of passionate professionals committed to making a genuine difference for Victorian communities.

About the opportunity

Energy Safe Victoria is seeking an experienced legal professional to join our Legal and Procurement Department as Lead Solicitor - Regulatory and Corporate. This senior role provides an exciting prospect to lead complex, high-profile legal matters and projects, delivering strategic advice on regulatory, corporate, privacy, information governance and emerging artificial intelligence initiatives. As a trusted adviser to executive leaders and key decision-makers, you will play a critical role in managing legal risk, driving best-practice governance outcomes, and supporting organisational decision-making. You will also mentor and develop junior legal staff, oversee external legal service providers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal services across the organisation, helping ensure energy is safe for all Victorians and our environment.

What you'll contribute

- Provide strategic legal advice across regulatory, corporate, employment, privacy, FOI and compliance matters.
- Lead the commercial legal practice, including contracts, commercial agreements, information sharing and intellectual property matters.
- Deliver high-quality legal advice and briefings to Executive Leaders and senior decision-makers on complex and strategic issues.




- Manage external legal providers and Counsel to deliver efficient, cost-effective legal services.
- Lead legal support for organisational projects, regulatory initiatives and legislative reform activities.
- Oversee complex FOI matters and provide strategic guidance on information governance and disclosure obligations.
- Lead privacy, legislative compliance, data security, AI governance and emerging technology risk management initiatives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, government agencies and external advisers.
- Mentor, support and develop solicitors and contribute to a high-performing legal team.
- Ensure legal records, reporting and governance obligations are met in line with professional and public sector standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance legal capability, service delivery and organisational outcomes.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as required.

To be successful, you'll bring:

- Significant senior legal experience gained in-house, government and/or private practice, with demonstrated experience providing strategic, practical advice on complex regulatory and corporate matters.
- Demonstrated experience leading, supporting and developing legal professionals and building capability within a legal team.




- Significant experience leading complex contracts, commercial agreements, Memorandums of Understanding and information-sharing arrangements.
- Strong experience advising on privacy, Freedom of Information, information governance and legislative compliance, including complex or sensitive matters.
- Proven ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to executive leaders, governance forums and senior decision-makers, balancing legal risk with organisational objectives.
- Strong understanding of governance, regulatory frameworks, public sector accountability and organisational risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes and work effectively with senior stakeholders, government agencies, regulators and external advisers.
- Experience managing external legal providers and Counsel to achieve high-quality and cost-effective outcomes.
- Strong judgement, strategic thinking, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, including using technology and new ways of working to improve legal services.
- A relevant law qualification, admission to practice as an Australian Lawyer and a current Victorian Practising Certificate, or eligibility to obtain one.
- A strong commitment to Energy Safe Victoria's values of integrity, engagement, adaptability, respect and excellence.

Additional experience we value

Experience across one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

- Government, regulatory or public sector environments
- Victoria's energy safety or administrative law frameworks
- Artificial intelligence governance or digital transformation
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📌 Lead Solicitor (Melbourne)
🏢 Energy Safe Victoria
📍 Melbourne