Legal Counsel

About the role

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG), a live entertainment group headquartered in Sydney, is hiring a Legal Counsel. You will report directly to the Group General Counsel and advise on a mix of high-volume commercial contracts, IP, e-commerce, data privacy, dispute resolution and strategic M&A projects.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and execute contracts covering live event production, artists and talent, sporting teams and bodies, managers and agents, venues, partners, sponsors and suppliers
• Support partnerships and provide legal advice on event planning, risk management, insurance and regulatory approvals
• Advise on sponsorship agreements and ensure compliance with advertising and consumer laws
• Negotiate venue hire contracts, licensing arrangements and service provider agreements
• Advise on consumer law, competition law, employment law, intellectual property and privacy and data protection
• Assist with dispute resolution, claims and responses to legal incidents

Required profile

• Admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW (or another Australian state)
• Up to 3 years' post-qualification experience in a corporate/commercial department of a large law firm or similar in-house experience, preferably in a consumer service provider, e-commerce/technology or live entertainment business
• Familiarity with live event operations, sports governance and entertainment industry standards
• Experience with international events, touring productions or multi-jurisdictional contracting

Required skills

• Excellent commercial acumen
• Plain English drafting and communication
• Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, results-focused, organised across multiple projects

What we offer

• Hybrid and flexible working, with flexible hours where possible
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers
• Annual leave plus birthday leave and purchase leave
• Employee Assistance Program with career coaching and free flu vaccinations
• One paid volunteer day per year
• Development programs such as Ticketek Academy, secondments and career paths
• All Star Awards and service milestones
• Free and discounted tickets to shows, sport and festivals, plus presales and staff allocations