Strategic Corporate Counsel Role

9 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Singtel Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Corporate Counsel to join our team at Optus. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing commercially focused legal support and advising on litigation, regulatory, enforcement, and competition matters.

About the Job

This is a key role within our corporate services team and will involve working closely with business units across the Optus Group. The Senior Corporate Counsel will have a strong understanding of Australian law and experience in providing strategic legal advice to businesses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage litigation and disputes, administrative proceedings or planning matters before the courts and material customer disputes;
  • Support the Regulatory and Public Affairs team in relation to regulatory matters and deal with regulatory enforcement and remediation matters as necessary;
  • Provide general legal advice and support to business units including compliance, privacy, competition, telecommunication, and consumer law issues;
  • Brief and manage external lawyers as required under direction of the Principal Legal Counsel;
  • Provide legal advice in relation to Optus' obligations to and engagement with law enforcement authorities;
Requirements
  • Admitted as a solicitor in one or more states in Australia;
  • Litigation experience handling cases as well as court processes;
  • Experience in a leading law firm in private practice and ideally some experience in-house;
  • Ability to provide commercially focused legal support;
  • Superior drafting and negotiation skills;
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary package of approximately $180,000 - $220,000 per annum, depending on experience;
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment;
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities;
  • A generous benefits package including health insurance, flexible working arrangements, and access to our employee-led volunteer groups;
  • The opportunity to work on challenging and complex projects with a highly experienced team.
About Us

At Optus, we have an ambitious goal to be Australia's most loved everyday brand. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving innovation in the telecommunications industry. Our employees are passionate about making a difference and we strive to create a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and teamwork.

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