Corporate Lawyer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join Origin’s Melbourne-based legal team, where you will provide strategic legal support across Origin Zero, Origin Retail’s, Community Energy Solutions and New Property team. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting Origin’s offerings of energy contracts, solar and battery solutions, EV products, embedded networks, and lower carbon products. You will work collaboratively with senior legal leadership and multidisciplinary teams, delivering commercially sound legal counsel to facilitate confident and informed decision-making. Your expertise will contribute to shaping products, customer offerings, and partnerships that empower Australian organisations to transition their energy usage and achieve their carbon reduction goals. Responsibilities

Providing legal advice across Origin Zero’s customer product suite, including electricity, gas, solar & batteries, lower‑carbon solutions, EV products, and embedded networks. Drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial customer contracts. Delivering legal advice on regulatory obligations, including trade licences, retail exemptions, electricity & gas regulation, and the Australian Consumer Law. Partnering with business stakeholders to proactively identify risks and add commercial value. What will you bring?

Qualification & admission as an Australian lawyer 4+ years PQE Strong commercial contracting expertise Excellent judgment, communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Exposure to the Australian energy regulatory framework (desirable) Experience with construction, projects, or CCA matters (desirable) Why join us?

20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options. Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth. Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport. Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually. Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community. Powering your career with unbeatable perks—Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee. Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions. Origin – Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. Here\'s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/ Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing. Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted. Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

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