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OverviewAlinta Energy is one of Australias biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australias energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and were right there with it. Were investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and well carefully consider how we might accommodate them.Ready to make a real impact? As Legal Advisor Merchant Energy, youll provide timely, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to our Trading & Portfolio Management, Commercial & Industrial, Power Generation & Development teams. Working closely with senior lawyers and key stakeholders, youll support major energy trading activities during a period of significant industry change.Why youll love working here At Alinta Energy, were taking real action to deliver reliable and sustainable energy for Australia and that practical approach runs through everything we do. Youll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. Were big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen. There are plenty of other great benefits of working for Alinta Energy, including flexible working, energy discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a paid volunteer day each year, fully stocked kitchens, and lots more.What Youll Do Act as the primary point of contact for all commercial and industrial energy sales contracts across both gas and electricity business units nationwide Work with external counsel to manage commercial customer disputes to successful resolution Deliver timely, commercially sound and pragmatic legal advice to fast-paced wholesale trading business units in both East Coast and West Coast markets Provide legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters across wholesale trading, commercial and industrial customer sales, spot trading and new markets including microgrid solar project development Draft and negotiate a broad range of energy, sales and development contracts and maintain templates and special conditions registers Integrate fully into the business and act as a trusted advisor for commercial stakeholders Collaborate with internal stakeholders including sales, risk, tax, corporate services and treasury teams to provide holistic support to sales functions Champion governance, risk management and continuous improvement across Merchant Energy Work with senior lawyers to support power generation and development projects through construction, operations and ongoing asset management Work with senior lawyers to support regulatory and compliance functions with rule change implications for our commercial and industrial and wholesale trading arms as well as regulatory investigations Work with senior lawyers to support portfolio management activities including drafting, negotiating and maintaining large-scale power purchase agreements, derivatives trading agreements and green products Manage external legal advisers as needed Qualifications 46 years experience as a solicitor, either inhouse or in private practice Strong background in commercial contracting Ability to deliver concise, businessfocused legal advice in complex environments Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships Previous in-house experience is highly regarded Experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors or as a contract lawyer in other highly regulated industries is highly regarded Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia. This role is best suited to a proactive legal professional who enjoys working closely with the business, managing competing priorities and delivering practical outcomes in a fastmoving environment. Benefits & Diversity Flexible working Energy discounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid volunteer day each year Fully stocked kitchens and additional benefits Our Diversity Commitment: An equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from First Nations Australians, LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with disability We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant. If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance. Click Apply to submit your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr