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Senior Corporate Lawyer - Strategic Planning, access and approvals

SeniorFull-timeHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 4 months agoVerified 8 hours ago
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About the job

This Senior Corporate Lawyer job is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic legal counsel on major energy and infrastructure projects. By joining Origin, you will play a vital role in influencing key decisions and managing legal risks that shape the future of Australia's energy transition. The team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a meaningful impact, ensuring that everyone feels valued and empowered in their journey.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading legal advice

Providing expert legal advice on planning, environmental, and regulatory approvals for major projects.
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Managing land access and stakeholder arrangements

Overseeing land access, property, and stakeholder arrangements for operations and major projects.
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Advising on regulatory risk and compliance

Offering guidance on regulatory risk, compliance, investigations, and incident response.

Key criteria

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8+ years' PQE as an Australian-qualified lawyer

Extensive legal experience in Australia is essential.

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Experience in energy and infrastructure sectors

Background in energy, infrastructure, or major developments is crucial.

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Strong knowledge of planning and regulatory law

Expertise in planning, environmental, and regulatory matters is vital.

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5 criteria for this job
8+ years' PQE as an Australian-qualified lawyer
Extensive legal experience in Australia is essential.

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Experience in energy and infrastructure sectors
Background in energy, infrastructure, or major developments is crucial.

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Strong knowledge of planning and regulatory law
Expertise in planning, environmental, and regulatory matters is vital.

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Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
Clear communication skills to engage with executive teams are necessary.

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Commercially minded and solutions-oriented
Ability to manage legal risks while achieving business goals is key.

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