Corporate Legal Counsel

As the Corporate Legal Counsel, you will provide relevant, strategic, and actionable legal support across the News Corp Australia business. You will oversee critical matters such as regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and rights management. You will achieve this by working closely with the Chief General Counsel and engaging with executives, senior leadership, and regulators to drive our broader business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, actionable legal support and advice to various business units to help deliver key projects and initiatives.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, content licensing, company secretarial matters, and general contract drafting and negotiation.
• Apply an internal commercial overlay to external advice, ensuring it aligns with the business imperatives and objectives of News Corp Australia.
• Identify legal risks and issues, offering practical, commercially appropriate solutions to manage and mitigate them effectively.
• Collaborate closely with the broader Legal Team, assisting with crossover work and providing procurement-related advice.
• Maintain strong relationships and independence to protect the organisation's legal position while engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.

Who are you?

• You hold a Bachelor's degree and are qualified to practice as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction, holding or entitled to hold a current practising certificate.
• You bring 2-3+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally featuring a mix of private practice and in-house experience.
• You possess excellent communication and legal drafting skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal concepts to diverse audiences.
• You demonstrate strong verbal reasoning skills to accurately interpret the precise meaning of contracts, legislation, and case decisions.
• You are a confident negotiator and influencer who steps up to address difficult issues openly and instils trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• You combine deep commercial and business acumen with a strategic mindset, making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia's most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits

• Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family.
• Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits.
• Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices).
• News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Support on making the most of your money.

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career.
• Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives.
• Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents' rooms.

Who are we?

News Corp Australia is the nation's most influential media organisation, reaching 16 million Australians monthly. From our iconic news, sport, and lifestyle brands to our market-leading digital platforms, we maintain the country's largest online news audience and a massive digital footprint.

What's next?

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know.