Join us in driving impactful change by transforming the NSW electricity system!

Calling dynamic experienced lawyers to lead diverse legal projects for the NSW energy transition

• Join an award winning Legal Team!
• Multiple ongoing fulltime roles at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Sydney CBD or Newcastle office location & Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary range from $144,058 to $146,831 plus super and leave loading
  
  

EnergyCo NSW is spearheading the transition to renewable energy to deliver clean electricity to the people of NSW as coal-fired power stations near closure.

About the Opportunity
Our EnergyCo Legal team is currently seeking to appoint two Senior Legal Officers to our growing team of legal professionals at the forefront of NSW’s energy transition. As a Senior Legal Officer at EnergyCo, you’ll play a key role in supporting major infrastructure and reform projects under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and Network Infrastructure Strategy. EnergyCo Legal is a high performing team – the team was awarded ‘Best performance by a Team in Government at the 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards,  ‘In-house Team of the Year’ at the 2024 Australian Law Awards and has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Government Team of the Year’ for the 2026 Corporate Counsel Awards.

You’ll provide high-quality legal advice on complex transactional, commercial, and regulatory matters, working closely with energy market bodies, private sector partners, and top-tier law firms. This is a rare opportunity to be part of some of the most exciting infrastructure work in the market, helping to shape the future of NSW’s energy system.

About You
You are a trusted legal advisor, with sound experience and ideally bring a strong understanding of the energy or infrastructure sectors. You offer expertise in energy, commercial, or administrative law, with demonstrated experience advising on regulatory and transactional matters relevant to the electricity industry—particularly within the context of government reform and legislative frameworks such as the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 and National Electricity Law and Rules.

Analytical and solutions-focused, you excel at translating complex legal issues into practical advice that supports decision-making and drives outcomes. You’re confident working across all levels of government and with external stakeholders, contributing to major reform and infrastructure projects. Your collaborative style, sound judgment, and commitment to delivering high-quality legal support make you a valuable partner in advancing EnergyCo’s mission. If you are someone who is comfortable thinking on your feet in a fast paced, transactional environment that will require you to juggle multiple projects at the same time – we want to hear from you!

Essential Requirements

• Admitted or qualified for admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in the Supreme Court of NSW and hold, or be eligible to hold, an NSW Practicing Certificate.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Legal Officer

Who we are?
The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is a statutory corporation established under the Energy and Utilities Administration Act 1987 and governed by its Board, appointed by the Minister for Energy.  EnergyCo is a Staff Agency employing all EnergyCo staff and is an agency related to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

EnergyCo plays a pivotal role in the NSW Government’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which aims to transform the state’s electricity system into one that is cheap, clean, and reliable. As Infrastructure Planner under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020, EnergyCo is responsible for leading the delivery of the State’s first five Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) and the first two priority transmission infrastructure projects (PTIPs), which are located in the Central-West Orana, New England, South West, Hunter-Central Coast, and Illawarra regions. We work closely with communities, investors, and industry to investigate, plan, recommend and coordinate generation, storage and network infrastructure projects.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Tuesday 21^st April 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Bronte Sellers, Principal Legal Officer via bronte.sellers@energyco.nsw.gov.au.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Amy Clifton, Talent Acquisition Specialist on amy.clifton@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 49273146 (please mention reference number 548283).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.   

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