Sports Entertainment Lawyer

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeSenior Full time $180,000 - $240,000
About the Opportunity

The role of Senior Legal Counsel is a pivotal position within our organisation, requiring an experienced legal professional to provide strategic advice and support across various commercial, compliance, and governance matters.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal advice on commercial contracts, governance, regulatory obligations, and risk management, while working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners in a fast-paced sports entertainment environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert legal guidance on commercial agreements, including sponsorship, media, broadcast, supplier, partnership, and licensing arrangements
  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives
  • Support the development of new initiatives, including tournaments, events, joint ventures, and procurement projects, from a legal perspective
  • Advise on player contracting and collective bargaining agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and frameworks for legal compliance and corporate governance
  • Monitor legislative changes and industry best practices to ensure ongoing business compliance
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Basketball Australia and Players' Association
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks across the organisation
  • Mentor junior legal and administrative staff, providing guidance and support as needed

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A 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
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management abilities
  • A proven track record of providing strategic legal counsel to senior executives
  • A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

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