Senior Legal Counsel

Role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane

Hybrid working, 2 days in the office

Open to considering part-time candidates

Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?

We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us!

This newly created position, reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, will lead the legal matters relating to Vocus’s regulatory obligations, including compliance with international telecommunications licences (Singapore and United States). The role will work closely with internal stakeholders across Legal, Risk, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and external regulators, ensuring Vocus’s operations meet all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-day You'll have a broad range of commercial work and will be responsible for leading the legal support for regulatory matters at Vocus, including:

Provide expert legal advice on regulatory obligations affecting Vocus, including in relation to its international telecommunications licences (Singapore and United States).

Advise Vocus stakeholders on compliance with the obligations and providing training on regulatory requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations on an ongoing basis through implementing processes and compliance frameworks

Knowledge sharing, including creating and updating internal documents regarding compliance with regulatory obligations applicable to Vocus

Liaise with regulators and industry bodies on behalf of Vocus

Support internal investigations and audits relating to regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Bring To This Role

Qualified legal practitioner with at least 5 years post-admission in-house experience in regulatory matters, preferably in telecommunications or a related sector

Experience using and experimenting with AI and other tech tools for ease and speed

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation and regulatory instruments

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience engaging with regulators and industry bodies

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement compliance programmes

High attention to detail and organisational skills.

What We Offer

Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.

Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.

Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment

Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.

Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and 5 extra days of Vocus leave each year, plus more.

Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.

Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, identity, or ability.

If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.

About Us As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of

Building Critical Connections .

Enabling Better Possibilities.

Ready to take the next step? If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know diverse groups are less‑likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!

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