Legal Counsel

aussiebroadband; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Discounted internet up to $109/mo

20% off mobile services

Fitness Passport

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts with Specsavers/HCF

Monthly rewards and recognition

Internal training and development

Yearly Aussie merch allowance

Job summary

Aussie Broadband is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support commercial outcomes while managing risk. This 12‑month maximum‑term contract involves working with stakeholders across Enterprise & Government, Wholesale, Business, Marketing and more.

You will draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, provide practical legal advice, and contribute to governance and board‑level activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws and admission to practice in Australia.
• In-house or commercial legal experience is preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing business priorities and legal risk.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Governance or company secretarial experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate customer contracts, procurement agreements, tenders, consultancy agreements, software licences, sponsorship agreements, leases and other commercial agreements as required by the business.
• Provide practical legal advice across commercial, competition and consumer, intellectual property, corporate and property matters.
• Develop and maintain standard contracts, templates and legal resources.
• Assist with dispute resolution and litigation matters.
• Deliver guidance and training to stakeholders across the business.
• Support company secretarial and governance activities, including Board and Committee administration, regulatory lodgments and corporate compliance requirements.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Proactive problem-solving

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's the Aussie way. As a B Corp Certified company , we hold ourselves to the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We're proud 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, operates two Tier 1 voice providers in Australia and owns fibre infrastructure.

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

Don't be ordinary, be awesome | Think BIG | No bullsh*t | Be good to people | Have fun

Role Overview

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 gain exposure to a broad range of commercial, corporate and governance matters while partnering with teams across Enterprise & Government, Wholesale, Business, Marketing, Projects, Risk & Compliance, Strategy, and senior leadership. This is a 12-Month Maximum-Term Contract.

What You'll Do

• 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 lodgments 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 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

Contact

For questions, reach out to [e-mail] . Just note that all applications must be submitted via the job link.