The organisation
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is an independent statutory body dedicated to enhancing Australia’s future productivity and living standards. By contributing to a decarbonising, affordable, and reliable energy system, the AEMC plays a key role in shaping the National Electricity Market, the natural gas market, and related retail markets. The Commission is also a trusted advisor to the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council, providing strategic guidance on energy issues.

The opportunity
The Legal Counsel will play an important role in supporting the AEMC’s regulatory and policy work. This is a varied position offering exposure to complex legal matters and the opportunity to contribute to rule changes and reviews shaping Australia’s energy markets.
You will:

Provide practical legal advice across energy regulation, policy and organisational matters.
Support rule changes and reviews, including drafting amendments to the national energy rules.
Work with policy teams to consider legal implications and develop sound regulatory outcomes.
Collaborate with lawyers, Commissioners and stakeholders across complex and high-impact projects.

About you
You will be an admitted lawyer with approximately 3–5 years post-admission experience, with an interest in regulation, policy and the energy sector.

Experience in regulatory, administrative, transactional or energy-related law.
Strong legal analysis and communication skills.
An ability to work collaboratively with legal and non-legal stakeholders.
A genuine interest in regulation, policy and the energy sector.
Energy or broader regulated industry experience will be highly regarded.

What’s on offer

Be part of a leading statutory body helping shape Australia’s energy transition.
Work in a well-resourced legal team with diverse expertise, providing both collaboration and autonomy.
Contribute to meaningful, high-impact energy regulation and policy projects.
Build your expertise through extensive learning and professional development.
Access holistic wellbeing initiatives, Fitness Passport and Salary Continuance Insurance.
Influence the future of the energy sector through regulation and governance during this landmark transition.

Diversity & Inclusion
The AEMC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to being an inclusive, diverse, flexible and supportive workplace where differences are valued and where all their people can thrive.
We invite candidates of all gender expressions, ages, ethnicities, and other culturally diverse groups to apply.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Jess Lewy jessica@orchardtalent.com.au or Niamh Foley niamh@orchardtalent.com.au of The Orchard Talent Group. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia (Permanent Residency or Citizenship).

Applications close Sunday 11 October.

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.