Legal Counsel

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you. 

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

As a Legal Counsel you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Competitive Salary $194,088 + 14.75% super for a 10 day fortnight.
  
• Strategic Influence and Visibility: This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders across Powerlink, providing proactive, commercially focused legal advice that directly shapes strategic decisions and policy development across the organisation.
  
• Diverse Legal Scope with Leadership Support: With broad supervision from senior legal leaders, the role   gives you a part in managing complex legal matters while also contributing to legal risk frameworks, external counsel coordination, and continuous improvement in legal service delivery.

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits
 

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Legal Counsel, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping legal strategy and enabling business success across Powerlink.

• You’ll deliver high-impact legal advice and drafting that empowers internal teams to act decisively and efficiently.
• You’ll manage complex legal matters with autonomy, while being supported by experienced Lead and Special Counsels.
• You’ll drive legal risk awareness and help embed practical, business-focused policies and training across the organisation.
• You’ll influence external legal partnerships, ensuring cost-effective outcomes and capability uplift for the internal legal team.
• You’ll contribute to strategic outcomes by identifying legal opportunities that create commercial value and support policy development.
  
  

This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative legal team where your expertise will directly support Powerlink’s strategic direction and operational excellence

The people you'll join:

Based in our Virginia office in Brisbane, you’ll join a forward-thinking Legal team within Powerlink’s Finance and Governance division—an environment where your expertise will be valued and your impact felt. Reporting to the Lead Legal Counsel and assisting two Senior Legal Counsels, you’ll collaborate with passionate legal professionals who are trusted advisors across the business. This is a team that thrives on solving complex challenges, shaping strategic outcomes, and driving innovation in legal service delivery. You’ll be empowered to grow, contribute meaningfully, and help influence the future of energy in Queensland.

What you'll bring:

We’re looking for a confident legal professional with over  3 years’ post-admission experience and a strong track record in delivering strategic, plain-English legal advice. You’ll bring expertise in one or more areas such as electricity regulation, transmission, generation and storage projects, commercial and corporate law, construction, and project finance. Your commercial contract experience will be highly regarded and your ability to manage legal risk, draft high-quality documents, and create commercial value through legal insight will be key to your success.

Essential qualifications:

• Qualified Australian Legal Practitioner with 3+ years post-admission experience
• Current Queensland Law Society practising certificate (maintained)
  
  

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on the 26th of September 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Elliot Price Tripcony Elliot.pricetripcony@powerlink.com.au

You are welcome here.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

As a Veteran Employment Supporter, we highly value the skills Veterans bring. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.

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