Senior Corporate Counsel

Bring your ‘you’ to TPG Telecom, and help us build meaningful relationships and support vibrant, connected communities. We’re better and bolder together.

TPG Telecom started with a belief that we can make things better for Australians. We believe in the power of meaningful relationships to support vibrant, connected communities where everyone belongs. It’s our why; our reason to exist. Now, we’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading mobile and internet providers. We’re not just redefining telco, we’re changing its course. And you play a role in that. A big one. The opportunities are plenty for those who are ready to accept the challenge. Could that be you?

Your opportunity:

As our valued Senior Corporate Counsel, you will play a vital role in providing strategic advice, risk analysis and leading complex legal negotiations. You’ll draw on your expertise in legal strategy and contract management to ensure marketing, digital and customer service initiatives comply with regulations, protect the company's interests, and align with strategic goals.

You'll make impact by:

• Delivering timely, creative and commercially astute strategic legal advice and support, that is cost-effective and aligned to TPG's operational and strategic plans.
• Drafting and leading negotiations for complex or strategic contracts and key projects whilst delivering optimum value for TPG.
• Acting autonomously as a trusted adviser to key stakeholders within TPG, anticipating business, legal and regulatory issues, and seeking to effect pragmatic customer focussed solutions to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Building strong, effective and collaborative relationships and positively influencing Vodafone and key Vodafone stakeholders by acting in a manner aligned to TPG's values.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and act as a role model to junior lawyers and/or secondees within the legal team to drive engagement and develop excellence.
• Leading initiatives to enhance legal knowledge management and process innovation within the TPG legal team.
• Supporting the Head of Team, Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel.

What you’ll bring:

• Legally qualified (holds a current practising certificate or equivalent).
• A minimum of 6 years PQE (or equivalent).
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills and ability to lead negotiations on complex legal transactions and issues. 
• Strong contract drafting and advisory skills.
• The ability to strategically apply legal and regulatory knowledge to protect and enhance commercial interests of TPG.
• Sound judgment and excellent decision-making skills.

Ideally, you will also have:

•  A strong desire to contribute to the development and implementation of the long and short-term goals of TPG and to raise the profile of the legal team.
• The ability to deal with highly complex and high-risk issues in relation to commercial law.
• The ability to build effective relationships and positively influence TPG and key TPG stakeholders by acting in a manner closely aligned to TPG’s values.
• A proactive, positive and innovative approach.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid way of working (from home and office)
• Access to TPG Learning Hub platform and internal development opportunities
• Access to Corporate Partner Discounts

Come join us and build a better future. Apply today.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s OK! At TPG Telecom, we’re all about creating an accessible workplace where everybody feels safe to bring their authentic self to work - regardless of background. If you think this role is a great fit for you but some of the qualifications don’t align with your experience, we still encourage you to apply - you might just be the perfect candidate for a similar role with us! Learn more about life at TPG Telecom here.

TPG Telecom also acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of lands and waterways where this office can be found in Barangaroo.

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