Senior Legal Counsel
1 week ago
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The National Basketball League (NBL) is a world-renowned basketball organisation, home to some of the globe's best players. As a leader in sports entertainment, we operate an innovative media platform and are dedicated to achieving new heights of success and growth. Our vision is to be the most entertaining sports experience for fans, through bold innovation and partnerships, and to become the fastest growing league globally.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support the National Basketball League's continued growth through strategic legal advisory and commercial support. You'll deliver practical legal advice across commercial, compliance, and governance matters while working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners in our fast-paced sports entertainment environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide high-quality legal advice across commercial contracts, governance, regulatory obligations, and risk matters
- Draft, review and lead negotiations on sponsorship, media, broadcast, supplier, partnership and licensing agreements
- Support strategic legal aspects of new tournaments, events, joint ventures, and procurement projects
- Advise competition and operations teams on player contracting and collective bargaining agreements
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and frameworks for legal compliance and corporate governance
- Monitor legislative changes and industry best practice to ensure ongoing business compliance
- Build strong internal relationships and liaise with external stakeholders including Basketball Australia, Players' Association and NBL Clubs
- Identify and assess legal risks across the organisation and develop mitigation strategies
- Mentor junior legal and administrative staff, including compliance and integrity officer support
Legal Expertise
- Law degree and admission to legal practice in Australia
- Minimum 5-8 years' senior legal experience in corporate, commercial, or sports environments
- Strong knowledge of contract law, intellectual property, privacy, and employment law
- Experience in contract negotiation, governance, and regulatory compliance
- Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to influence across all organisational levels
- Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Proven track record providing strategic legal counsel to senior executives
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Career Growth: Shape legal strategy in Australia's fastest-growing professional sports league
- Dynamic Environment: Work with elite athletes and industry leaders in professional basketball
- Strategic Impact: Provide legal counsel that enables business growth and drives strategic objectives
- Work-Life Balance: Melbourne-based role with collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities
- Global Vision: Be part of NBL's ambitious expansion and international brand development
Why Wait? We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait --
APPLY NOW to join our Melbourne-based team
The National Basketball League is dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion. We wholeheartedly embrace individual differences and warmly welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations peoples.
Seniority level- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Legal
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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