Job Expectations

We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Legal Counsel. This role will report to the General Counsel, Corporate and Regional Affairs and Sustainability.

A bit about your role
As Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal advice that supports nbn’s strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will work across a diverse portfolio within the Legal and Regulatory team, including corporate affairs, regional initiatives, sustainability, and general corporate legal support, offering clarity in complex matters. Your role will involve identifying and managing legal issues, supporting negotiations, and partnering with stakeholders across the business to deliver outcomes that balance commercial priorities to support nbn’s strategic objectives. You will also have the opportunity to work across a range of other practice areas such as general corporate advisory, corporate governance, finance and property.

You will be trusted to bring thoughtful and innovative thinking to problem‑solving, providing practical and commercially focused advice that enables informed decision‑making. By engaging proactively with teams across the business, you will help shape strategies that mitigate risk and strengthen compliance, while contributing to nbn’s purpose of keeping Australia connected. This is a role where collaboration and adaptability are key, and you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of matters.

A bit about you
You are a legal professional with a current practicing certificate and 2–6 years’ post‑qualification experience, gained in a corporate environment or with in a mid- to top‑tier law firm. You bring a genuine interest in nbn’s purpose and the role it plays in connecting Australia, alongside strong technical capability and the confidence to navigate complex legal issues with judgement and care.

You thrive in collaborative environments and build trusted relationships through an inclusive approach. You are proactive and adaptable by nature, and comfortable working across shifting priorities and supporting your colleagues.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.

A more inclusive working world

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.

Where to from here?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.

Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026.

To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.

Worker Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time