Legal Counsel – Disputes & Investigations at Telstra

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial litigation, Regulatory investigations, Strategic litigation, Legal advice, Risk management, Project management, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Stakeholder engagement, Commercial acumen, Insolvency, Australian Consumer Law, AI tools, Legal research, Regulatory compliance

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 23 Apr 2026 11:59pm Job Title Legal Counsel – Disputes & Investigations Job Summary Job Description Who We Are We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritizes wellbeing and choice. The Legal & Regulatory Team The Legal & Regulatory Team sits within the Corporate Affairs, Risk and Legal (CARL) in Telstra. CARL engages with our external stakeholders to support the business, shapes and influences outcomes, builds and maintains relationships with government, regulators and media, and helps mitigate legal and regulatory risk. As a key component of CARL, the Telstra Legal team is not like other in-house teams. At the forefront of our success is our culture. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building and strive to create a positive and caring environment where everyone has a sense of pride in their team. We are fun, openminded and creative. We are talented people with expertise across an array of subject matters. We are proud to show up as our whole selves, and embrace flexibility, authenticity, and diversity. We are empathetic and supportive, and passionate about the wellbeing of our team. We celebrate our differences, and the diverse stories, experiences and backgrounds that enrich us all. We provide everyone the opportunity to continue to develop in their role and career. We are seeking new team members who are not only strong in their own aptitude, but who are supportive of our mission and culture, and care deeply about supporting each other's growth. About the Role We are seeking an experienced litigator (4 PQE and above) with expertise managing commercial disputes and strategic litigation. We especially welcome applications from disputes lawyers with broad experience, including inhouse experience operating in a highly regulated environment or managing regulatory investigations. What We Offer Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business. Purchased annual leave scheme Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) Key Responsibilities As a Legal Counsel – Disputes & Investigations, you draw on your expertise within the legal domain, combined with your evolving breadth of experience to deliver against the following responsibilities: Give legal advice that is clear, commercial, fit-for purpose and tailored to the audience based on your understanding of the strategic priorities, legal requirements and current and emerging risks. Effectively manage an appropriate volume of legal work of a complexity commensurate with your experience by being well organised, delivering on agreed commitments and prioritising competing demands. Provide support on disputes (formal and informal), litigation and investigations, by identifying legal issues and risks that may have a significant impact on the business, providing expert legal guidance and project management, applying critical thinking, sharing informed insights, and implementing innovative solutions that achieve strategic objectives and resolve complex legal issues. Authentically engage, build, and maintain trusted and collaborative working relationships across the CARL team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, by assisting them with legal matters, processes, and standards. Demonstrate continuous learning by expanding your depth and breadth of experience in your practice area, including staying up to date with new and emerging legislation, case law, and regulations. You also adopt and develop proficiency in technology tools and an agile way of working. Apply your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify legal issues and risks that may have a significant impact on the business, working collaboratively with team members to resolve them promptly. Demonstrate a customer first mindset. Provide training and updates to internal clients and develop precedents and tools to enhance client legal knowledge and expertise in collaboration with other lawyers. About you To be successful in the role, you'll bring skills and experience in: Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and admitted to practice in Australia. Relevant Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) (4 years & up is desirable) Capability: Commercial litigation experience in a law firm or in-house team Enjoy problem solving and engaging and influencing stakeholders Adaptable and flexible mindset Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to build strong business relationships Ability to manage projects autonomously and under pressure, as well as balancing and prioritising workload Highly desirable qualification(s) Regulatory disputes and investigations (not necessarily in the Telecommunications sector) Experience in insolvency and/or Australian Consumer Law matters Fluency in AI tools – use of AI in your current role and a willingness to help us drive AI adoption and integration into our practices. If you want to be surrounded by top talent at a company that gives back to the community, apply now! __________________________________________________________________________ As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India). When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application. We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on DisabilityandAccessibility@team.telstra.com or via the additional contact options found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams

Responsibilities

Provide clear, commercial legal advice and manage complex disputes, litigation, and investigations. Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders while staying updated on emerging legislation and regulations.