In-House Corporate Counsel with Regulatory Expertise

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Singtel Full time

Role Overview

The Senior Corporate Counsel will play a pivotal role in advising Optus' businesses on complex litigation, regulatory, and competition matters.

As a key member of the Legal team, you will work closely with stakeholders to ensure compliance with laws and regulations while adopting a strategic and commercial approach.

Your Day-to-Day

  • Manage litigation and disputes, administrative proceedings, or planning matters before courts and material customer disputes;
  • Support the Regulatory and Public Affairs team in relation to regulatory matters and deal with enforcement and remediation issues as necessary;
  • Provide general legal advice and support to business units on compliance, privacy, competition, telecommunication, and consumer law issues;
  • Brief and manage external lawyers as required under the direction of the Principal Legal Counsel;
  • Offer legal advice on Optus' obligations to and engagement with law enforcement authorities;

Your Skills

  • Admitted as a solicitor in one or more States in Australia;
  • Litigation experience handling cases and court processes;
  • Experience in a leading law firm in private practice and ideally some experience in-house;
  • Able to provide commercially focused legal support;
  • Superior drafting and negotiation skills;

About the Role

  • $140,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience;
  • 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit;
  • Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary caregiver;
  • All employees have access to resources, webinars, and support via the 'Parents at Work portal';
  • Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator-led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University);
  • Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office;
  • Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon;

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