Senior Counsel - Lumea

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

Shape Australia’s Clean Energy Future with Transgrid

As we enter an unprecedented phase of growth, we’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role in delivering some of the nation’s most significant clean energy infrastructure projects.

In this newly created role, you’ll provide strategic and practical legal support for our fully contestable Lumea business, focusing on complex energy connections projects that are critical to transforming Australia’s national electricity system into a renewables-based future. Your expertise will help navigate high-value commercial arrangements, regulatory frameworks, and contractual negotiations, ensuring the successful delivery of these landmark projects.

You’ll be a trusted adviser within the Legal Team, partnering closely with senior stakeholders in the Lumea business, and contributing to a culture of integrity, accountability, and innovation.

If you’re ready to apply your legal expertise to projects that will shape the energy landscape for generations to come, join us and help power Australia’s transition to clean energy.

About You

At Transgrid, our core values — Safety, Achievement, Integrity, and Service — guide everything we do. We’re looking for a detail-oriented, solutions-focused professional who shares this commitment and brings a strong foundation of legal expertise.

You will be admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, with around 5–7 years’ experience in projects, ideally gained through a mix of private practice and in-house roles. Experience providing regulatory advice will be highly regarded, along with a track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements. You’ll have worked on large-scale infrastructure projects and have the ability to identify, assess, and manage both commercial and legal risks with confidence. Success in this role will require excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, the ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Recognition & Reward

At Transgrid, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on Australia’s clean energy future. We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received. We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas