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 now looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team on a permanent, full-time basis. In this role you will be responsible for providing legal advice and assistance to Tennis Australia and its Member Associations on a range of different legal matters. A key focus area will be advising on industrial relations and employment law to support Tennis’ position as an employer of choice.

In this role you will:

• Partner with the business and provide sound legal advice
• Prepare, draft and negotiating contracts to support the delivery of the Australian tennis strategy
• Undertake legal research and stay up to date with legal changes
• Update and maintain legal management platforms
• Provide education and training

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 3 to 6 years post admission experience working as a lawyer within a law firm or in-house legal team with a focus on employment/IR law
• Experience conducting investigations and Fair work matters
• 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)
• Demonstrated experience in contract drafting and negotiations
• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with the business
• 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 31st of December; 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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