Head of Legal - Cricket Operations & Legal Services
Working for Cricket Australia means becoming part of Australia's proud history and helping shape the future. As an organisation, we seek to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, cultural diversity, gender equality, sustainability and the reimagining of the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and developing the game globally.
About the Role
We have a unique opportunity for a Head of Legal – Cricket Operations & Legal Services to join Cricket Australia on a fixed-term contract until May 2027. You will provide strategic, high-quality legal advice across the organisation while leading complex, high-value negotiations and legal projects that underpin the delivery of international and domestic cricket.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading negotiation, drafting and management of critical agreements, including venue hire, government agencies, ICC, services and supply contracts, and player-related contracts to drive commercial outcomes.
* Providing strategic legal advice across cricket operations, including competitions, high performance, community programs, and partnerships with State and Territory Cricket Associations.
* Overseeing employee and industrial relations matters, including enterprise agreements, policies, performance management and dispute resolution.
* Leading and supporting an exceptional legal team, coordinating external law firms to ensure efficient, high-quality and cost-effective legal service delivery.
* Driving legal governance, compliance and risk mitigation initiatives, including privacy, data protection and adherence to contracting frameworks.
* Leading and supporting key organisational projects, disputes and litigation, ensuring alignment with legislative and regulatory requirements.
* Identifying opportunities to enhance legal processes, systems and education across the organisation to improve efficiency, compliance and stakeholder capability.
Who We Are Looking For
We're looking for a commercially savvy and people-focused legal leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Australian Cricket.
* Qualified Australian lawyer (LLB or JD) with 8+ years post‐admission experience across top‐tier law firms or in‐house environments.
* Strong expertise in commercial, contracts and corporate law, with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.
* Proven people leader who enjoys mentoring, developing and inspiring others, fostering a collaborative, high‐performing team culture.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, building trusted relationships and influencing at all levels of an organisation.
* Clear, confident communicator with exceptional drafting, analytical and problem‐solving capabilities.
* Highly organised and adaptable, managing competing priorities in a fast‐paced environment.
* Positive, team‐first mindset with a genuine passion for sport (or major events) and interest in sports governance, integrity and the broader cricket landscape.
What's in it for You
* Additional week of leave at the end of the season.
* Tickets to Cricket for friends and family.
* Flexible working environment.
* Discounts from partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options.
* Multitude of leave types, including paid parental leave and volunteer leave.
Our Culture
Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:
* Aspire
* Respect
* Lead together
Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
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