Legal Counsel
News CorpWhat's the role?
Join a team of lawyers who support News’ editorial teams in telling the stories that matter. Reporting to the National Editorial Counsel, our team helps get news published in a safe and timely fashion, advising clients in every Australian jurisdiction. We also deal with complaints management and litigation, provide commercial advice, answer any and all legal questions arising from news reporting and provide training and support to News’ journalists.
Responsibilities:
Provide prepublication advice on a roster with the rest of the team covering 7am to 9:30pm Sydney time, 7 days a week. Yes, this role will include weekend work: if that’s not for you, please don’t apply
Assisting the Head of Litigation in direct instructing barristers around Australia or supervising matters run by external solicitors, including attending court when necessary
Advising about editorial commercial contracts and drafting amendments as required
Opposing non-publication and suppression applications including appearing in court or direct instructing barristers
Keeping on top of laws Australia-wide that impact publishing, maintaining internal resources and drafting and delivering training about legal developments journalists
Researching and advising on legal issues as required to support the editorial teams
Who are you?
A Bachelor of Laws or JD or equivalent
3 to 5 years PQE
Experience working for a legal practice which represents media defendants and/or a degree in media or journalism would be regarded highly
Previous experience giving prepublication advice would be regarded highly but is not essential
News Benefits
News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
- Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
- Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
- Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
- Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition
- Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money
- Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services
- Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.
- Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms
Who are we?
News Corp Australia is the nation’s most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.What’s next?
Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.
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Corporate Affairs, Policy and Government Relations