Senior Legal Counsel

About Us

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.

Our Values

• Always Think Big:
  Be courageous, be open to new ideas, learn and grow - no limits.
• Be Accountable:
  Own it Ask for help. The scoreboard matters.
• Integrity is Key:
  Act ethically, act honestly, keep our word.
• Show Respect:
  Show care, listen and seek to understand, value opinions.
• We are Fans Too:
  Have fun, always consider the fan, share the love of the game.
• One Team:
  Communicate, trust each other, celebrate the wins, build relationships.

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

About You

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

Key Skills

• 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

Why Join Us?

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.