Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia NBN Co Full time

Job Expectations

12-month maternity leave contract

Build your career and Australia’s future

Join us in building Australia’s future. Enjoy equal employment, great training, and flexible working arrangements.

About the role

As Legal Counsel for Customer and Supply, you will partner with the business to navigate and shape nbn’s environment to enable enterprise outcomes. You will be providing expert legal and regulatory solutions to support nbn’s mission to Lift the Digital Capability of Australia. You will work with key stakeholders across various teams (including Customer, Customer Contracting, Fixed Wireless Products, Satellite Products, Regulatory Strategy and New Developments) offering proactive legal support to the marketing team on nbn’s advertising, branding, and external communications. Your responsibilities include:

  • Conducting comprehensive legal reviews of marketing communications to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Negotiating contracts with external suppliers
  • Providing practical legal advice that enables commercial outcomes with a particular focus on the Australian Consumer Law, privacy and data protection
  • Monitoring changes in legislation and regulatory requirements affecting marketing and consumer law and advising the business on necessary adjustments.
  • Providing advice on intellectual property (IP) matters such as conducting trade mark clearance searches and advising on potential defensive IP disputes.

About you

You are legally qualified, hold a current practicing certificate, and have relevant post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house. Experience in the telecommunications or technology industries, or advising regulated entities, is essential. You should have strong private practice experience or in-house experience (including if gained on secondment), excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills, strong communication and influencing abilities, and an active team player.

Life at nbn

At nbn, you’ll be part of something bigger. We drive forward every day to lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure. We’re creating a network made for more, transforming how people do the things they love.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. We offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any special requests or accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please let us know at recruitment@nbnco.com.au and we will adjust to meet your needs.

Where to from here?

If this role interests you, please apply by sending your resume (2-3 pages max). No cover letter or selection criteria required.

This is a 12-month maternity leave contract. Applications close at midnight on Thursday 12th December. You must have full working rights in Australia to be eligible.

Worker Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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