Telecommunications Counsel

About the role

Axiom is seeking experienced ICT or telecommunications lawyers to provide strategic legal support to a leading Australian telecommunications company. The role can be permanent or on a secondment basis and focuses on high‑value, technically complex matters across satellite technology, connectivity, network services and B2B commercial contracting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on telecommunications, satellite services and wholesale network arrangements, including connectivity, capacity and infrastructure agreements.
• Lead negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts with customers, carriers, vendors and government stakeholders.
• Advise on regulatory obligations covering telecommunications law, competition, privacy, spectrum and space‑related frameworks.
• Identify and manage legal risks associated with network operations, new technologies and evolving service offerings.
• Support dispute resolution, regulatory engagement and cross‑functional projects impacting network, satellite and wholesale services.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with an active Australian practising certificate.
• Significant post‑qualification experience in telecommunications, infrastructure or related regulated industries.
• Strong expertise in telecommunications, satellite/space law and wholesale network services.
• Proven track record negotiating complex commercial, supply and service agreements in technology environments.

Required skills

• Telecommunications law
• Satellite and space law
• Wholesale network services
• Regulatory compliance (competition, privacy, spectrum)
• Complex commercial contract negotiation

What we offer

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits and pension.
• Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
• Predominantly remote work with occasional on‑site requirements.