Legal Counsel

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.

We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
 

We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role
 

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will have a key focus on employment and industrial relations law, while also providing support across other legal matters for Tennis Australia and its Member Associations. You will partner closely with our People team and business leaders to navigate complex workplace matters, mitigate risk, and support sound decision-making across the organisation.
 

In this role you will:
 

• Partner with stakeholders to provide strategic legal advice on employment and industrial relations matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, policies, and workplace documentation to support the Australian tennis strategy
• Manage workplace disputes, including Fair Work Commission matters and external litigation
• Monitor legislative developments, conduct legal research, and deliver education and training to key stakeholders
   

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:
 

• A minimum of 3+ years post admission experience working as a lawyer within a law firm or in-house legal team with a focus on employment/IR law
• Hold a principal practicing certificate or be willing to upgrade your current practicing certificate to a principal practicing certificate within the first 3 months in the role (essential)
• Experience advising on employment law and industrial relations and contracting matters (essential)
• Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiations
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills, enabling you to provide practical, solutions-focused advice and influence senior stakeholders
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What’s to love?
 

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

To Apply
 

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 
 

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@Tennis.com.au.

Applications close the 17th of March; however, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.
 

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.
 

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