Legal Counsel
Core
Provide legal advisory and commercial contract support for a global live entertainment group managing 18,000+ events annually across Australia and New Zealand.
Role type
In-house Legal Counsel
Builds
Commercial contracts, event risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance strategies for live events, sports, and touring productions.
Domain
Live entertainment, sports, and event management
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation, IP management, data privacy compliance, dispute resolution, regulatory advisory, commercial acumen, plain English drafting
Preferred skills
Experience in consumer services, e-commerce, or technology; familiarity with international touring and multi-jurisdictional contracting
Technologies
Legal research tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Lead drafting and negotiation of high-volume commercial contracts; provide legal guidance on event planning, risk management, and regulatory approvals; support sponsorship agreements and brand activation; advise on consumer, competition, employment, and privacy laws; assist with dispute resolution and incident management
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC