Legal Counsel at Tennis Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technology Advice, Privacy Law, AI Governance, Data Governance, Spam Compliance, Legal Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Monitoring, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Problem-Solving, Digital Capability, Microsoft Office Proficiency, AI Tool Confidence, Policy Development, Process Automation

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone. From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court. We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you. We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. About the role We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role has a key focus on advising on Technology, Privacy, AI and Data Governance (including spam compliance), along with broader legal matters across Tennis Australia and its Member Associations, supporting Tennis’ position as a global leader in events and entertainment. In this role you will: Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across technology, privacy, AI and data governance, translating legal requirements into clear guidance for stakeholders Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of legal documents, including commercial contracts, policies and key correspondence Monitor regulatory developments and proactively advise the organisation on emerging legal risks, compliance obligations and best practice Partner with business teams to support strategic projects, commercial initiatives and day-to-day decision-making Develop and maintain organisational policies, precedents and processes, driving continuous improvement and automation where possible About you To be successful in this role you will have: Demonstrated experience advising on technology, privacy, AI and data governance matters including Spam Compliance Approximately 3+ years’ post-admission experience, ideally gained in a commercial law firm or in-house environment Strong legal capability, including sound judgement, drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the resilience to manage competing priorities Strong digital capability, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence using AI tools and new systems Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia What’s to love? Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 To Apply If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au. Applications close the 19th of April; however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate. Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety. We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis. Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen. We encourage you to create a profile and register for our job alerts, as well as follow Tennis Australia on LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest news and opportunities. As one of the biggest sporting organisations in Australia, it takes more than just tennis experts to keep things running at Tennis Australia, our state-based Member Associations and all our tennis events. We employ passionate people from various fields including: sports administration, coaching, media, legal, finance, information technology, marketing, sponsorship, people and culture, broadcast, events and ticketing. If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to put your skills on display in the best game, why not show us what you’re made of? The ball is in your court!

Responsibilities

The role focuses on providing practical, commercially focused legal advice concerning Technology, Privacy, AI, and Data Governance, including spam compliance, to support Tennis Australia's operations. Responsibilities also include drafting and negotiating various legal documents, monitoring regulatory developments, and partnering with business teams on strategic projects.