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

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

  • Multiple opportunities to join an award winning Legal Team at EnergyCo!
  • Temporary full time roles at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
  • Sydney location & Hybrid working from home and office supported
  • Salary range from $165,865 to $169,359 plus super and leave loading

The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) 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
As a Principal Legal Officer at EnergyCo, you will play a key role in shaping the legal framework supporting EnergyCo to deliver NSW’s energy transition. Working within a dynamic and innovative environment, you’ll join a collaborative legal team, providing expert legal advice on complex electricity sector matters, including the development and delivery of major network infrastructure projects.

These roles offer a unique opportunity to:

  • contribute to significant energy reform projects by advising on energy legislation, engaging with energy market bodies and stakeholders, and supporting the development of regulatory frameworks,
  • lead legal aspects of multi-billion-dollar state significant network infrastructure projects.


You will provide varied legal services to EnergyCo’s diverse client base:

  • advise project teams to deliver some of the largest procurement processes in Australia for network infrastructure,
  • advise on access schemes connecting gigawatts of new generation and storage,
  • support regulatory reform and legislative amendment for new energy policy initiatives,
  • facilitate legal services across property, planning, procurement, disputes and community aspects of each project,
  • contribute to the day-to-day legal and governance needs of EnergyCo, its Executive and Board.


Your work will directly influence the state's transition to a more sustainable and secure energy future.

About You
You are a proactive and strategic legal professional with a sharp eye for detail and a talent for balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A creative and critical thinker, you bring strong initiative and exceptional organisational skills, enabling you to deliver high-quality legal work while managing complex, multifaceted issues.

Your ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders sets you apart. You are confident communicating and collaborating with government and private sector partners.

You bring demonstrated expertise in commercial transactions, ideally in the energy sector. Your experience spans one or more specialist areas such as:

  • energy law (particularly under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 and the National Electricity Rules framework),
  • land acquisition for infrastructure, or complex commercial projects,
  • front or back-end projects or construction, including procurement processes,
  • disputes.


You have a solid grasp of administrative law, statutory interpretation, and understand government policy and legislative processes.

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 Practising Certificate.


For more information please read the full Role Description: Principal Legal Officer

Who we are?
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 also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Monday 6th April 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jacqui Fetchet, Special Counsel via jacqui.fetchet@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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  • Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.


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 548225).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Guide for Aboriginal Applicants to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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