SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - REGULATORY
Company: Shell
Location: Brisbane
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Queensland, AustraliaJob Family Group:Legal JobsWorker
Type:RegularPosting Start Date:April 13, 2023Business
unit:LegalExperience Level: Experienced ProfessionalsJob
Description: We are looking for a Senior Legal Regulatory
Specialist to provide real time, proactive, legal advice on all
regulatory matters related to Shell Energy's Trading and Supply
(T&S) businesses in Australia and the Asia Pacific. -The Shell
Energy Asia Pacific T&S business is active in India, China,
Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan.As the regulatory
specialist, you will work alongside the Trading & Supply Compliance
team to provide legal advice and support on all regulatory matters
relevant to gas, power, and environmental products trading. - The
T&S Business covers the full range of financial and derivative
trading on exchanges and bilateral OTC and the physical trading of
gas and power, including multiple power station dispatch. -The
position will have a particular focus on the regulated aspects of
the T&S structure, in Australia, and requires particular
expertise in this area. -Additionally, the role is also to service
the T&S business across the entire Asia Pacific region on all
regulatory matters pertaining to its business, including licensing
issues for new business in region, new Exchange memberships and ESG
risks. - -What's the role?Pro-actively develop the team's practice
and expertise as the Australia and APAC regional regulatory focal
pointScan the horizon for upcoming legal and regulatory changes
relevant to the Gas, Power and Environmental Products trading and
supply businesses [and more generally, Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) areas] throughout Asia and Australia including
regulation of voluntary carbon credits, human rights, biofuels and
other low carbon fuels, taxonomies, disclosure standards and their
impact on the T&S businessProvide advice on how financial and
physical regulations, particularly in Australia and Singapore, but
also more broadly, impact the T&S business and work closely
with the Regulatory teams in T&S Compliance and the Business to
ensure business compliance. -Advise the T&S Business on the
regulations for the physical bidding and dispatch of a suite of
power stations owned or controlled by the T&S Business into the
national power systems.Provide input and advice to T&S Business
lawyers and Compliance colleagues on commonly encountered
regulatory issues, including best practices or on risks and
mitigants as part of a review process for relevant new business
proposals across all business lines in regionMaintain, refresh or
prepare Regulatory Deep Dives for key T&S jurisdictions so that
there is a clear overall picture of the regulatory risks faced by
the T&S business in those jurisdictionsWhere external
regulatory legal advice is required, (which will be the case in
most jurisdictions outside Australia) work with business lawyers to
ensure advice commissioned from external counsel addresses the key
regulatory risks and provides fit for purpose solutions.Assist with
reviewing and assisting the Business to comment on exposure drafts
and new regulation impacting T&S.Provide regulatory advice on
portfolio transactions which involve the merger with acquisition or
divestment of businesses with regulated activities.Assist with
designing and providing training on the legal aspects of regulatory
compliance impacting the T&S Business.What we need from you?We
are keen to hear from you if you have the following qualifications
and experience:Extensive years PQE with demonstrated senior level
law firm and/or in-house experience and admitted to practice in
AustraliaExperienced in regulatory matters and, in Australian,
physical gas/power/environmental products and financial regulation
as it applies to a commodity and derivative trading business, and
willingness to grow knowledge to the extent that in any of these
areas you do not "major".Experienced in supporting requests for
advice on regulatory matters from business clients, front-line
trading staff and compliance colleagues in difficult environments
and under challenging conditionsAbility to understand and take
account of business drivers and needs and balance with wider
constraints.The ability to work both independently and as a team
member is essential. Strong interpersonal skills to develop and
maintain relations with internal and external stakeholders across
diverse cultural backgrounds. -Strong influencing, negotiation,
business partnering and facilitation skillsMore about Shell in
AustraliaShell Australia is a leading natural gas producer, and we
are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by
also investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and
carbon abatement activities. A Shell career offers opportunities to
work on innovative projects such as the Prelude floating LNG
facility offshore of Western Australia and the QGC onshore gas
business in Queensland. Beyond these are a wide range of Shell's
New Energies development opportunities. Join Shell and let's power
progress together with more and cleaner energy solutions.An
innovative place to workThere's never been a more exciting time to
work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest
challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy
to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate
change.Join us and you'll be adding your talent and imagination to
a business with the ambition to shape the future - whether by
investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy, or
developing technology that helps the world to use energy more
efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.An inclusive place
to workTo power progress together, we need to attract and develop
the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are
just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment -
one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach
your potential---We're creating a space where people with
disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process,
workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free
to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we'll
take it from there.We're closing the gender gap - whether that's
through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach
senior roles in engineering and technology.We're striving to be a
pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality
for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender
identity.We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to
support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss
this with us in your application.A rewarding place to workCombine
our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with
an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an
inspired career choice.We're huge advocates for career development.
We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings.
By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them
find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they
never thought possible.-DISCLAIMER:Aboriginal candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every
individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the
more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring
to the table. Shell values diversity and offers: flexible work
schedules, work and family programs, health and wellness programs,
employee networks and mentoring, plus great training and
development. The successful candidate should be an Australian
Citizen or Permanent Resident. Please note: We occasionally amend
or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time,
including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying,
you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy
describes the processing that may be associated with your personal
data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to
Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and
its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee
to process or consider your application for a career with Shell.
Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell
representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such
demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.SummaryLocation:
Brisbane - George StreetType: Full time
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