THE COMPANY: More (www.more.com.au) and Tangerine (www.tangerine.com.au) are two fast-growing challenger brands in the telecommunications space, offering nbn®, mobile and fixed voice products to consumers and small businesses right across Australia. We’re rapidly expanding and on the lookout for a Head of Legal. As a Managing Counsel at More Telecom and Tangerine Telecom, you'll join a multi-award-winning company. We were certified as a 'Great Place to Work' in 2023, named Smart50 Workplace Winners for our inventive approach to people and culture, and included in the AFR Fast 100 for 2003. We take pride in creating a workplace that values simplicity, transparency, and customer support. We're part-owned by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) who acquired a stake in mid-2021, a partnership that delivers special benefits for CommBank customers and staff. ABOUT THIS ROLE: As Managing Counsel, you will assist in leading the legal function across the organisation, providing strategic legal advice and operational oversight. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you will manage a team of three legal professionals and work closely with senior leadership to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and support business growth. This role is pivotal in shaping legal frameworks, managing complex regulatory matters, and fostering a proactive legal culture. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture. • Provide strategic legal advice to the executive team on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. • Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of high-value contracts, including vendor, partnership, and customer agreements. • Ensure compliance with telecommunications, privacy, consumer, and employment laws. • Support M&A activity, corporate governance, and board reporting as required. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Risk, Product, Marketing) to embed legal risk management into business processes. • Represent the organisation in regulatory investigations and manage external counsel relationships. • Drive continuous improvement in legal operations, including document management, contract lifecycle, and legal tech adoption. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Minimum 8–10 years post-qualification legal experience, ideally with a blend of top-tier private practice and in-house roles. Proven leadership experience managing legal teams, including performance development and team structuring. Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and boards on complex legal and regulatory matters. Strong track record in commercial contract negotiation, corporate governance, and risk management. Experience working in or advising highly regulated industries (e.g., telecommunications, technology, financial services) is highly desirable. Skills Strategic thinking with the ability to align legal advice to business objectives. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence at executive level. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, particularly in high-pressure or ambiguous situations. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in legal operations, including contract lifecycle management and legal technology tools. THE PERKS! Apart from a great company culture, we offer you: Free home internet & mobile phone plan Ongoing learning and development opportunities $150 voucher and a day off to celebrate your birthday. Generous paid Parental Leave Work anniversary prizes Positive Customer Feedback & Employee Shout Out prizes. AFL and BBL season tickets Samsung product discounts through our partnership Partnerships with reputable charities, namely, Telco Together and Pancare Our famous Christmas party (it’s a big deal!) If you're passionate about shaping legal strategy, influence decision-making, and elevate our legal function to new heights, we’d love to hear from you!