Legal Counsel

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

Join Nine's Legal team as Legal Counsel, where you will provide expert editorial legal advice and assist with resolving complaints and disputes for our news and current affairs teams across all platforms. This role involves providing timely pre-publication legal advice, managing legal and regulatory complaints, assisting in litigation and drafting legal documents. You will also be involved in developing and delivering legal training to various business units. The position requires a confident legal professional with a sharp eye for detail and a genuine interest in news and current affairs. The environment is high-energy and fast-paced, providing opportunities to tackle complex issues and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Must have:
  • Admission to legal practice in Australia
  • 2-5 years of legal experience (law firm or in-house)
  • Experience in litigation/disputes, media, defamation, IP, or privacy
  • Ability to collaborate and manage multiple tasks
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills
  • Interest in and understanding of news and current affairs
Good to have:
  • Experience in a media business
  • Experience in pre-publication advice
  • Exposure to the Television and Radio industry Codes of Practice
Perks:
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program
  • Digital newspaper subscription
  • Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

Job Details

Company Description

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Join Nine's Legal team as Legal Counsel, where you'll provide expert editorial legal advice and assist with resolving complaints and disputes for our news and current affairs teams across all platforms. 

Our high-energy and fast-paced environment offers the opportunity to tackle complex issues and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Day to day you will:

  • Provide timely pre-publication legal advice to editorial teams across all platforms
  • Manage and respond to legal and regulatory complaints and disputes related to content
  • Assist in the management of litigation, subpoenas, and statutory notices
  • Draft legal advice, releases, agreements, and court/tribunal documents
  • Assist in developing and delivering legal training to various business units

Qualifications

If you're a confident legal professional who possesses a sharp eye for detail, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in news and current affairs, this is your opportunity to propel your legal career!

What you’ll bring: 

  • Admission to legal practice in Australia and 2-5 years of legal experience (law firm or in-house)
  • Proven experience in litigation/disputes, media, defamation, IP, or privacy
  • Proven ability to collaborate and manage multiple tasks and instructions effectively
  • Excellent communication, drafting skills, and strong attention to detail
  • Interest in and understanding of news and current affairs
  • Experience in a media business and/or pre-publication advice is preferable but not essential
  • Exposure to the Television and Radio industry Codes of Practice is preferable but not essential

Additional Information

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
  • Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
  • Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
  • Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

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