CareerPlan

Legal Counsel

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-11-01 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

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