Senior Commercial Advisor

Description

• Equip sales and cross-functional teams with insights and tools to negotiate effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide clear, solutions-focused advice in partnership with Legal and other teams, managing disputes efficiently.
• Apply your commercial judgement to balance risk and reward, creating value in line with our strategy and growth priorities.
• Play a hands-on role in Australia's energy transition by working with Commercial & Industrial customers to develop decentralized energy solutions that make a tangible difference as power stations close.
• Champion innovation and digital adoption, embedding AI and automation to make work easier for yourself and your teammates.
• Drive continuous improvement, leveraging market insights and digital tools - including AI and automation - to enhance agreements and processes.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and professional growth.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and evolving customer needs to maintain AGL's commercial leadership.
• Lead drafting, review, and execution of key agreements, tenders, and communications.
• Support and lead high-value negotiations with C&I customers and suppliers, delivering optimal outcomes for AGL and our clients.
• See the impact of your work as you help drive decarbonisation, strengthen customer partnerships, and support Australian businesses on their journey to net zero.
• Collaborate across functions to develop future-ready commercial terms for new products and initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives to improve commercial outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI and digital tools to improve efficiency.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering innovative solutions.
• Proven experience leading high-value negotiations and managing end-to-end contract lifecycles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and skill in risk analysis.
• Working knowledge of the energy industry and its commercial frameworks.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
• Deep expertise in contract law, with the ability to draft, interpret, and advise on complex commercial agreements.
• Tertiary qualification in law or business (preferred).

Benefits

Join the change. Electrify your future! We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy-and we'd like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career. Join the change. Electrify your future. About the role Senior Commercial Advisor At AGL, you'll work in a team that collaborates with commercial and industrial customers, helping shape the future of energy as power stations close and the need for decentralised customer energy resources grows. We're searching for someone who combines sharp technical skills with commercial courage-someone who can expertly balance risk and reward to unlock value for AGL and our business customers. You'll be joining a team where innovation is celebrated, stakeholder relationships are key, and your ability to champion digital transformation (including AI and automation) will set you apart. If you're passionate about business-to-business sales, love following energy news, and want to negotiate exciting energy solutions with major commercial and industrial clients, we want to hear from you. As a Senior Commercial Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of delivering tailored decarbonisation solutions for our Commercial & Industrial (C&I) customers. Our work spans behind-the-meter and retail power purchase agreements, renewable power stations, microgrids, solar, batteries, EVs, operations and maintenance, demand response, and gas and electricity solutions. We're not just closing deals - we're solving complex problems, aligning commercial outcomes with sustainability goals, and helping our customers navigate a dynamic energy landscape. Each year, we kick off more than 200 construction projects at our customers' sites, accelerating their journey to a lower-carbon economy. Are you a technically brilliant legal or commercial professional, ready to channel your expertise into the commercial heart of Australia's energy transition? If you're driven by challenge, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to move beyond traditional legal work to shape high-impact deals, this is your moment. What You'll Do

What's in it for You? Work in an engaging, fast-paced, and collaborative environment at one of Australia's leading energy companies - where people enjoy what they do and bring energy to the workplace.

• Join an industry that's transforming before our eyes - with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute as new technologies, policies, and customer needs reshape the energy landscape.

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