About the Role
This position offers a unique opportunity to join a team that provides high-quality legal, regulatory, and governance services for various sporting and entertainment organizations.
* Advising on and drafting of various commercial licences and contracts including media rights agreements, sponsorship agreements and supplier agreements;
* Advising on various intellectual property related issues with respect to sponsor, league, club and athlete-owned rights, including ensuring appropriate protections under trade mark registration and contract;
* Advising on and preparing documentation regarding the sale and/ or transfer of league or club ownership including with respect to the due diligence process, term sheets, club participation agreements and shareholder agreements;
* Advising on and drafting rules and regulations, rules and policies for different clients, including in AFL, football and basketball;
* Developing a thorough understanding and advising on integrity-related policies and procedures, including code of conduct, member and child protection and disciplinary matters;
* Advising on tribunal and appeals processes, pursuant to the relevant regulations including (for example) written submissions, breach notices, hearing notices and suspension letters;
* Advising on governance matters including best practice governance standards, and rights and obligations under constitutions and other related documents;
* Drafting player transfer agreements, player termination deeds and player contracts;
* Assisting and advising on collective bargaining negotiations and related matters;
* Advising on general employment law related issuesincluding employment agreements;
* Drafting and preparing communications and legal advice to clients;
* Providing general assistance on policy reviews and strategic projects across a range of clients in different sports, including AFL, football and basketball;
* Conducting ad-hoc research on legal, regulatory or commercial issues and frameworks.
About Us
The organization is a leading provider of advisory services in the sports industry, committed to delivering quality support that enables stakeholders and sports to realize their potential. The team fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment, built on trust, empathy, and a values-based approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Take and clarify client instructions;
* Support the Legal & Regulatory Services Manager, GM – Legal & Integrity, and Executive Directors with strategic planning;
* Provide general legal, regulatory and administrative support as required;
* Help shape and drive the culture of our team.
We offer: Genuine flexible working arrangements, access to shared office spaces and facilities, bottomless coffee, dog-friendly office, tailored KPI mentoring and professional development program, and team social activities.