Head of Legal

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future as we seek to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a result of an internal promotion, we are looking for a new Head of Legal - Media Rights, Broadcast & Digital within our Legal team. The role is responsible for managing the provision of legal support and advice to the Media Rights, Broadcast & Digital teams, including supporting the development and execution of a global media rights strategy, managing the legal and regulatory environment in relation to broadcast and digital media, and providing legal support and advice on potential new technology platforms and products. This role will also mentor and develop our lawyers, including managing workload, priorities and deliverables.

If you consider yourself an adaptable leader who “knows their stuff” and has commercial nous, we want to hear from you. You will be a part of the key revenue generating part of our business that enables the bold, transformative change underpinning our strategy.

Reporting to the General Manager - Legal, you’ll be responsible for:
Supporting the development and execution of a global media rights strategy comprising both traditional and new revenue streams

Leading the preparation, construction, negotiation and documentation of major Australian and International media rights deals from a legal perspective

Ensuring compliance with media rights agreements, including liaising with relevant CA departments and providing legal assistance with regard to:
ensuring obligations are met under media rights agreements

availability of rights prior to entering into new media rights arrangements

Managing industry regulatory broadcast and media rights issues, including strong understanding of all regulatory related matters, managing CA responses and recommendations

Managing the provision of business legal support to the Media Rights, Broadcast and Digital teams, for example in relation to all aspects of:
media rights deals, production and licence agreements

broadcast related documentation

program/content commission and distribution agreements

potential new platforms and products

copyright infringements and fair dealing

digital product development and support

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Admission to practice as an Australian lawyer with 8+ years post qualification experience in a law firm or in-house

Significant experience in drafting and negotiating high value media or commercial agreements

A team player with experience leading, supervising, mentoring and developing a team

Strong leadership, collaboration and creative thinking skills

Outstanding stakeholder management skills and ability to build positive working relationships and flex style

Ability to frame and present clear oral and written communication and influencing skills

Strategic thinker with the ability to distil complex issues down into simple messages

Excellent analytical and drafting skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Strong commercial awareness and judgement, with the ability to balance both legal and commercial outcomes

Ability to adapt and respond to challenges in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Positive attitude and both a legal team and CA champion

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week leave at the end of season As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:
Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game

A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to remotely working)

Discounts from our partners such as Asics and salary packaging options

A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

THE IMPORTANT STUFF

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, women, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.

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