Be part of our tomorrow! We are hiring a Corporate Counsel at TEG, owner of Ticketek, SXSW Sydney, Laneway Festival and 30+ other brands across 40 countries!
Every day, TEG connects fans to unforgettable experiences and businesses to their audiences. We proudly partner with some of the world’s most iconic venues and lead in sports and entertainment event promotion globally. Join live entertainment’s most innovative, dynamic, and passionate global business.
We embody accountability, moving with purpose to solve challenges with passion and openness. Innovation and collaboration drive us to exceed expectations, guided by a whole-of-company mindset.
An Exciting Opportunity Awaits!
We need a Corporate Counsel to join our highly dedicated global Legal & Compliance team.
Our team members are trusted advisors who partner closely with our businesses across ANZ, UK, Asia and US, using dedication, passion and expertise to deliver swift, strong pragmatic outcomes. The team is very busy with a high volume of contracting and commercial advisory work, as well as privacy/data, e-commerce, IP, dispute resolution, compliance, company secretarial and various strategic initiatives such as M&A and major projects – no day is ever the same and that’s the way we like it!
About the Role
Reporting to our Group General Counsel, and working closely with other legal team members and key business partners, you will:
- Draft contracts with artists/athletes, talent managers, agents, venues, partners, sponsors and suppliers according to specific client needs
- Provide robust legal support to underpin commercial outcomes and develop strong business partnering relationships
- Advise on the regulatory environment and legislative changes including intellectual property law, consumer law and privacy/data protection
- Identify and escalate legal and compliance issues and risks
- Assist in liaising with external providers and regulatory agencies, as needed
- Champion TEG’s policies and business practices with a continuous improvement mindset
- Foster a culture of continuous learning through professional development and sharing this knowledge within the team
- Develop and deliver preventative measures including training programs, checklists & templates
- Assist with management of our extensive intellectual property portfolio
- Identify and escalate legal issues and risks, ensuring adherence to our Group policies and processes
- Support the team on M&A, company secretarial governance and other strategic business projects, as needed.
About You
- Admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW (or other Australian State)
- Up to 2 years’ experience within a corporate/commercial department of a large law firm and/or similar in-house experience, preferably within a consumer service provider, e-commerce/technology or live entertainment business
- Excellent commercial acumen and plain English drafting and communication skills
- Comfortable prioritising workload and operating in a fast paced corporate environment; multi-tasking is a must and you need to be organised, highly efficient and able to push multiple projects forward at the same time
- Highly engaging and personable, supportive of your team and all stakeholders
- Naturally curious with a strong desire to learn and develop your professional skills
- Results-focused with a bias towards action and achievement, you have a clear drive and passion to succeed and can demonstrate professional commitment and use of initiative without prompting
- Continuous improvement mindset to find innovative ways to work and resolve problems
- Confidence liaising directly with a wide range of stakeholders
- Specialised knowledge in any one or more of the following areas of expertise would be the icing on the cake (!!): music/theatre/sports, consumer law, privacy/GDPR, intellectual property, M&A, company secretarial.
Here’s a taste of what TEG offers:
- Complimentary tickets to selected events
- Birthday Leave
- Volunteering Leave
- Access to wellbeing discounts
- Flu Vaccinations
- Company Paid Parental Leave
- Free Advice and Support (EAP)
What you can expect?
- Global Reward and Recognition Program
- Supportive and exciting Learning and Development Opportunities
- Career Pathways
- A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Great team members!
About TEG
TEG is a global leader in Live Entertainment, Ticketing and Technology. Every day TEG connects fans to experiences and customers with brands. We are proud partners of some of the world’s largest and most iconic venues as well as leading event promoters globally. TEG operates worldwide out of seven country offices and includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek Malaysia, Ticketek Philippines, Softix, TEG Live, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, SXSW Sydney, TEG Theatrical, MJR Presents, TEG Lifelike Touring, TEG TES Live, Brickman, Rugby Live, TEG Europe, TEG USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW and Ovation.
For more information about TEG please go to http://www.teg.com.au/
TEG is an equal opportunity employer committed to embrace diversity, respect, and care for our people and communities.