Legal Counsel
Seven West Media
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
The Opportunity:
As Legal Counsel, you’ll be a member of the legal team responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, managing risk, and advising internal stakeholders to support Seven in achieving its commercial objectives within the legal framework.
Based at our head office in Eveleigh, Sydney and reporting to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for:
You are an accomplished Lawyer with sharp drafting skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional commercial acumen and meticulous attention to detail. You’re confident, comfortable working independently, and ready to make a real impact from day one.
You will have:
We’re looking for people like you to join on our mission to be the most connected news, sport and entertainment brand in Australia.
Seven Network is where you can come to make a difference – in your career, in our company and in the lives of 19 million Australians that we reach each month.
At the heart of our culture is the belief that creativity thrives on connection and collaboration – it's where the magic happens. Our offices across the country buzz with energy and inspiring interactions that can transform into magic on screen.
Some of our perks:
Recognition and Rewards programs:
Our “Better Together” Employee Advocacy Groups drive diversity, and inclusion efforts across the company ensuring that Seven is an authentic workplace where everybody belongs. We’re proud to be Australia’s first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and partners with UN Women. In 2023 we launched our RAP as our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous and First Nations communities and providing education and meaningful accountability for Seven and our people.
Our Values
Our values are our compass. They serve as our roadmap to lead us not just to deliver great work but help to shape everything we do.
Your Professional Adventure Awaits...
Ready to embark on your next career adventure? Apply now and become an integral part of shaping the future of Australian media!
The Seven Network is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Recruitment Agencies: The Seven Network does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
As Legal Counsel, you’ll be a member of the legal team responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, managing risk, and advising internal stakeholders to support Seven in achieving its commercial objectives within the legal framework.
Based at our head office in Eveleigh, Sydney and reporting to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for:
- Providing clear, accurate and sound legal and commercial advice across Seven’s business operations.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to manage contract negotiations, risk and protect the company’s position in every agreement and transaction.
- Supporting implementation of new ventures, driving business transformation, and ensuring compliance whilst balancing legal, regulatory, commercial, and strategic priorities.
- Collaborating within the Legal team and with internal and external stakeholders to identify and deliver cost-effective, business-aligned solutions.
You are an accomplished Lawyer with sharp drafting skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional commercial acumen and meticulous attention to detail. You’re confident, comfortable working independently, and ready to make a real impact from day one.
You will have:
- 5-8 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
- Previous experience in technology, digital, data and broadcast agreements, commercial leases and/or production agreements.
- Law firm PQE in a technology and media team.
- A current NSW practising certificate.
We’re looking for people like you to join on our mission to be the most connected news, sport and entertainment brand in Australia.
Seven Network is where you can come to make a difference – in your career, in our company and in the lives of 19 million Australians that we reach each month.
At the heart of our culture is the belief that creativity thrives on connection and collaboration – it's where the magic happens. Our offices across the country buzz with energy and inspiring interactions that can transform into magic on screen.
Some of our perks:
Recognition and Rewards programs:
- Our peer nominated “Moments that move us” program recognises and rewards our people who shine bright by living our values every day.
- 7Perks – benefits including corporate discounts at a range of retail, tech and health & fitness facilities.
- Community Volunteering, Domestic and Family Violence Leave, Compassionate leave, Personal and Annual leave.
- Fertility leave: Up to 5 days paid per year.
- Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks for the Primary Carer (dependent on service) and up to 3 weeks for the Secondary Carer (dependent on service).
- Nutritional, Exercise, Financial, Legal and Emotional wellbeing support via our EAP, Health and Wellbeing programs, and bespoke onsite events.
- Own your learning by accessing our Leading@SWM and Accelerate@SWM programs. Decide what and when you learn with a mix of just in time online learning and facilitated programs.
- Be mentored by the best in the business as part of our SPARK Mentoring program.
Our “Better Together” Employee Advocacy Groups drive diversity, and inclusion efforts across the company ensuring that Seven is an authentic workplace where everybody belongs. We’re proud to be Australia’s first media company to achieve the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and partners with UN Women. In 2023 we launched our RAP as our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous and First Nations communities and providing education and meaningful accountability for Seven and our people.
Our Values
Our values are our compass. They serve as our roadmap to lead us not just to deliver great work but help to shape everything we do.
Your Professional Adventure Awaits...
Ready to embark on your next career adventure? Apply now and become an integral part of shaping the future of Australian media!
The Seven Network is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Recruitment Agencies: The Seven Network does not accept any unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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