Principal Legal Advisor, Commercial and Energy

The Opportunity

The Principal Lawyer - Commercial and Energy is a voice shaping how VicGrid operates. We are looking for people who are motivated to help build and shape our team culture from the ground up. The role reports to the Director, Commercial - Legal, and will partner across the business to deliver sharp, commercially minded legal advice, supporting complex transactions, procurement, and the navigation of energy and regulatory frameworks. This is a role where strategy meets execution, with real impact on how we deliver Victoria's energy future

What you will deliver

• Deliver sharp, timely legal advice across commercial, energy and regulatory matters, with practical, outcomes-focused guidance, leaning into challenges with curiosity and a proactive mindset.
• Partner with the Director, Legal - Commercial and the General Counsel on end-to-end commercial, corporate, procurement and contracting matters.
• Help shape and support the Victorian access regime under the NEVA, advising on implementation, interpretation and operation.
• Uplift legal capability and governance, driving precedents, tools, external counsel management, and compliance across FOI, privacy and data.
• Thrive on working across the business, building strong relationships and helping shape a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

What you will bring

• Proven experience delivering commercially focused legal advice across commercial, corporate and/or regulatory matters, ideally within a highly regulated environment or government context.
• Strong capability in commercial contracting, procurement and risk management, including navigating public sector frameworks and governance requirements.
• Familiarity with the NEVA and the National Electricity framework is a nice-to-have, but curiosity and the ability to quickly build expertise matter just as much.
• Experience designing and implementing regulatory frameworks or other reform initiatives (statutory or organisational), with the ability to translate legislation or broader policy intent into practical tools and guidance.
• Admitted Australian lawyer (or eligible) under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).

What we offer you

We're building a workplace designed to inspire and engage. As we establish our footprint, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our culture and influence how we grow. Some benefits on offer:

• Career advancement and professional development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing offerings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues
• Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants must have the required work rights for the advertised employment period. Ongoing appointments will only be available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

How to Apply

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, you are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages).

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.