Gentrack is an ASX listed organisation and provides leading utilities across the world with innovative cleantech solutions. The global pace of change is accelerating, and utilities need to rebuild for a more sustainable future.  Working with some of the world’s biggest energy and water companies, as well as innovative challenger brands, we are helping companies reshape what it means to be a utilities business.

We’re passionate about making a positive impact on the world. That is why utilities rely on us to drive innovation, deliver great customer experiences, and secure profits. Together, we are renewing utilities.

Our Values and Culture 

Gentrack works as one big team, to drive efficiency in two of the planet’s most precious resources, energy, and water. We are passionate people who want to drive change through technology and believe in making a difference.

Our values drive decisions and how we interact and communicate with customers, partners, shareholders, and each other. Our core values are:

• Respect for the planet;
• Respect for our customers; and
• Respect for each other.

Gentrackers are a group of smart thinkers and dedicated doers.  We are a diverse team who love our work and collaborate to deliver creative solutions that make our customers successful. We are a team that shares knowledge, asks questions, raises the bar, and are expert advisers.

At Gentrack we care about doing honest business that is good for not just our customers but families, communities, and ultimately the planet. Gentrackers continuously look for a better way and drive quality into everything they do.

This is a truly exciting time to join Gentrack with a clear growth strategy and a world class leadership team working to fulfil Gentrack’s global aspirations by having the most talented people, an inspiring culture, and a technology first, people centric business.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel to join our team, based in our Melbourne Office.

You will play a key advisory role in all aspects of our legal and commercial requirements for the Australian business, with a focus on negotiating customer contracts and renewals in the software space.

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal counsel to join a growing team with a strong pipeline of large opportunities across varied energy retailers.  

With Australia identified as a key market for Gentrack, you will help to enable winning of new business, exploring new avenues of activity and seeking opportunities that the company can uncover in its bid to develop and grow.  

You will also provide guidance and fulfilment in ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory and compliance requirements as needed and will be responsible for identifying and driving to completion areas for continued improvement within the business.  

The Specifics

• You will take a leading role working alongside other members of the sales and leadership team in all aspects of the bid response process and contract negotiation.
• This will be primarily supporting our Australia business; however you may also assist our New Zealand and Singapore entities from time to time.
• Work with Professional Services teams to put together realistic and achievable Statements of Work outlining what deliverables can be achieved with the price negotiated such as Timeframes; Costings; Key Milestones; Cash Flow) etc. 
• Lead negotiation of the terms and conditions of contracts with customers, suppliers, vendors, contractors etc.  
• Contribute to our strategic initiatives, ensuing alignment with Gentrack Values and Vision.
• Work alongside Senior Legal Leadership to identify, plan and implement areas for continued improvement within the origination. For example establishing new precedent documents, Legal Policies like Modern Slavery, training for staff etc.
• Work alongside and liaise with the Business Development and Sales teams to co-ordinate the compilation of successful bid responses to tenders, including providing direct support to customers where required with any issues that may arise from contracts.
• Ownership of sundry contracts such as lease agreements, NDAs, Supplier contracts, venue contracts, partnership agreements, subcontracts etc. This role will also take ownership of assigned internal compliance processes related to legal and regulatory requirements.  

What we’re looking for (you don’t need to be a guru at all, we’re looking forward to coaching and collaborating with you):

• Ideally 5 -10 years PQE;
• Solid understanding of Australian contractual law, with a willingness to grow in expertise;
• Software vendor experience highly regarded, with utilities experience desirable;
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and provide clear, actionable legal advice to stakeholders at all levels;
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills;
• A proactive self-starter who can manage day-to-day tasks with a high degree of autonomy;
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration across teams and departments.
• Relevant tertiary education required, with a relevant legal qualification highly desirable.  

What we offer in return:

• Personal growth – in leadership, commercial acumen and technical excellence;
• A competitive reward package that truly awards our top talent;
• Flexible work arrangements, generous parental leave, finish at 2pm Fridays and to be part of a global organization going from strength to strength;
• This role provides opportunities for professional development in the growing software and utilities sector, helping you expand your legal expertise in a fast-evolving market.
• A vibrant, culture full of people passionate about transformation and making a difference -with a one team, collaborative ethos;
• A chance to make a true impact on society and the planet.

Gentrack want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So, if you are passionate about learning new things and keen to join the mission, you will fit right in.