Legal Counsel

Symbio; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Discounted internet

20% off Mobile services

Fitness Passport

Flexible working

EAP

Employee discounts

Merch allowance

Job summary

Aussie Broadband is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support a wide range of commercial, corporate and governance matters. You will collaborate with teams across Enterprise & Government, Wholesale, Business, Marketing and Strategy to balance risk with business outcomes.

The role is a 12-month maximum-term contract with potential to transition to permanent. A Bachelor of Laws and Australian admission are required, with in-house or corporate practice experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws and admission to practice in Australia.
• Experience in-house, on secondment, or in a commercial legal practice.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance business priorities and legal risk.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.
• Governance or company secretarial experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating customer contracts, procurement agreements, tenders, consultancy agreements, software licences, sponsorships, leases and other commercial agreements.
• Providing practical legal advice across commercial, competition and consumer, intellectual property, corporate and property matters.
• Developing and maintaining standard contracts, templates and legal resources.
• Assisting with dispute resolution and litigation matters.
• Delivering guidance and training to stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting company secretarial and governance activities, including Board and Committee administration, regulatory lodgements and corporate compliance requirements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

In-house experience

Governance awareness

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

About Us

At Aussie Broadband, things are done a little bit differently. Our goal is to be the telco people love – customers, team members, shareholders and all stakeholders. We do this by living and breathing our values in everything we do, that’sthe Aussie way. As a B Corp Certified company, we hold ourselves to the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.We’reproud to have been named one of Australia’s Top Employers by HRD magazine.

Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: ABB), the Aussie Broadband Group collectively supplies more than 1 million telecommunications services,operatestwo Tier 1 voice providers inAustraliaand ownsfibreinfrastructure.

Our culture is built on five values that guide everything we do:

Don’tbe ordinary, be awesome | Think BIG | Nobullsh*t | Be good to people | Have fun

At Aussie Broadband, our purpose is to change the game, and we’re looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to help us do just that. As part of our Legal team, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing practical legal advice that supports commercial outcomes while appropriately managing risk.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of commercial, corporate and governance matters, partnering closely with teams across Enterprise & Government, Wholesale, Business, Marketing, Projects, Risk & Compliance, Strategy, and senior leadership to support key business initiatives and strategic outcomes.

This is a 12-Month Maximum-Term Contract, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role.

What You’ll Do:

As Legal Counsel, you’ll play an important role in supporting the business on a variety of legal, regulatory and strategic matters, including:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating customer contracts, procurement agreements, tenders, consultancy agreements, software licences, sponsorship agreements, leases and other commercial agreements as required by the business.
• Providing practical legal advice across commercial, competition and consumer, intellectual property, corporate and property matters.
• Developing and maintaining standard contracts, templates and legal resources.
• Assisting with dispute resolution and litigation matters.
• Delivering guidance and training to stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting company secretarial and governance activities, including Board and Committee administration, regulatory lodgements and corporate compliance requirements.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelor of Laws and admission to practice in Australia.
• Experience working in-house, on secondment, or within a commercial legal practice.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance business priorities and legal risk.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement when working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting governance or company secretarial functions will be highly regarded. Experience within telecommunications or an ASX-listed organisation is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Us

At Aussie Broadband, we celebrate difference and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, we support and celebrate diversity every day it’s just one of the ways we live our value of “Be good to people.”

We also give back to the communities we serve through our Pledge 1% commitment, community sponsorship programs, and paid community service leave for all staff.

The Good Stuff

• 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent employees, for both primary and secondary caregivers (in addition to any government-paid leave)
• Discounted internet up to the value of $109 per month
• 20% off Mobile services
• Fitness Passport for access to multiple gyms and pools across Australia
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts with Specsavers, HCF, and many more
• Monthly rewards and recognition
• Internal training and development resources to support your career growth
• Yearly Aussie merch allowance

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the requirements, we’d still love to hear your story. We like to think outside the box with the people we hire.

For questions, reach out to [e-mail].