Legal Counsel

Please note: Due to the upcoming holiday period, applications will be reviewed and updates provided from 12 January 2026 onwards. Thank you for your patience.

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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn for a Legal Counsel. This role will report to the General Counsel, Finance, Property and Corporate Governance.

A bit about your role

As Legal Counsel, you will provide expert legal advice that supports nbn’s strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. You will work across a diverse portfolio in the Legal and Regulatory team, including treasury, corporate reporting, property, sustainability, governance and general corporate legal support, offering clarity and confidence in complex matters. Your role will involve managing legal issues, supporting negotiations, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver outcomes that balance commercial priorities with legal integrity.

You will be trusted to bring innovative thinking to problem-solving, offering 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, all while contributing to nbn’s purpose of connecting Australia. This is a role where collaboration and adaptability are key, and where your expertise will make a tangible impact on the organisation’s success.

A bit about you

The successful candidate is a legal professional with at least 5 years post-qualification experience gained in a - corporate environment or a mid to top-tier law firm. You combine strong technical knowledge with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach, and you are confident navigating complex issues with precision.

You thrive in collaborative environments, building trusted relationships and engaging with stakeholders in a way that is inclusive and responsive. Your mindset is proactive and adaptable, and you are committed to raising standards and sharing knowledge within your team. With your clear communication and ability to balance commercial objectives with compliance, you will help nbn deliver on its purpose and long-term vision.

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 Gold Employer for three years running, 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, and their Employer of Choice for 2025.

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 [email protected] 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 Thursday, 15th January 2026.

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