Senior Legal Counsel

About Us

At CleanCo we are delivering clean energy solutions to help our customers thrive in a net zero future.

We own and operate more than 1GW of low emission energy generation and we are actively growing our portfolio to help propel Queensland’s energy transformation.

We are a passionate, inclusive team committed to creating a clean energy future for Queensland. If our mission resonates with you, consider a career with CleanCo.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Governance team based in Brisbane. Reporting to the Legal Manager, this senior role will provide strategic legal advice and support primarily to our People & Culture (P&C) team.

This is a dynamic and high-impact opportunity to shape and safeguard the legal framework underpinning our people practices. The permanent, full time role will focus on employment and industrial relations matters, workplace investigations, policy and compliance, and supporting enterprise agreement negotiations. You’ll play a critical role in enabling a positive and compliant workplace culture, contributing to CleanCo’s broader mission of delivering Queensland’s clean energy future.

In addition to P&C matters, this role may support other parts of the business, including procurement, governance, and general commercial matters. You will also mentor junior legal staff and contribute to continuous improvement within the Legal & Risk function.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

•    8+ years post-qualification legal experience in a top-tier law firm or in-house environment, with a strong background in employment and industrial relations law
•    A Bachelor of Laws and an unrestricted QLD Practising Certificate (or eligibility to obtain one immediately)
•    Proven experience advising on workplace law, enterprise bargaining, workplace investigations, and employment disputes
•    Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
•    The ability to deliver pragmatic, commercially minded legal advice in a fast-paced, evolving environment
•    A collaborative mindset and a passion for contributing to impactful projects that support a clean energy future
•    A passion to be part of something bigger than yourself, that contributes to the delivery of a clean energy future crafted in Queensland. 

What We Can Offer

We understand that work is just one important aspect of our employees’ lives. We offer a range of benefits that support balance and create an engaging workplace, by meeting you at your life and career stage. Perks and benefits of joining the CleanCo team include: 

•    Genuine flex work options – supported hybrid working model.
•    A progressive and inclusive culture that reflects our unique identity. 
•    Opportunities to purchase additional leave.
•    Discounted health insurance, Fitness Passport, and health promotion programs.
•    Opportunities to save via Salary Sacrificing which may increase your take home pay.
•    Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program and Mates in Energy membership.

CleanCo is a proud 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.

For more information about CleanCo please visit www.cleancoqueensland.com.au