Total 30 Director/C-Level legal public security job vacancies in option to work from ringwood melb brisbane sydney canberra and tasmania

The UP&E Business & Legal Affairs team is seeking an experienced, motivated, and collaborative in-house lawyer to support the Consumer Products business across the Asia Pacific region (APAC).  The role will look after contract needs related to IP consumer product and publishing licensing agreements, retail/marketing campaigns, design asset creation and other services arrangements and provide business & legal affairs support to commercial/category and creative teams across UP&E APAC offices in Sydney, Tokyo & Seoul. You will work closely with cross-functional partners in compliance, tax, IP enforcement, accounting/finance and other business and legal stakeholders located in Universal’s APAC, Los Angeles and London offices as you work across a range of licensing and legal issues.  This role will report to the VP, Business & Legal Affairs based in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and coordinate with category management, marketing, product development, creative, and finance executives at all levels of seniority to identify and resolve business and legal issues (including issues relating to contract interpretation), mitigate risk, and provide ongoing counsel, advice and support.
• Draft, manage and negotiate a high volume of intellectual property license and service agreements associated with the licensing, distribution, promotion and marketing of toys, apparel, books and other consumer goods.
• Management of junior staff, fostering training and development whilst concurringly managing an independent workload.
• Supervise and review contracts and related legal work product generated by the Business & Legal Affairs team, aligning priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with NBCUniversal tax, compliance, IP/trademark, controllership/finance, litigation and other internal teams on a range of issues.
• Advise internal stakeholders on new business propositions, undertake research and identify potential issues and risks.
• Create ad-hoc contracts and legal documents as business requirements dictate.
• Assist with royalty audits, interpreting contractual language and finalising settlement agreements.
• Perform additional duties and manage special projects as needed.

This is a unique opportunity for an inspiring and strategic leader to join Nine at a time of cultural and business transformation. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for managing external and internal communications, media engagement (including publicity), political advocacy, and stakeholder relations across all Nine businesses. 

You will successfully lead and develop the Regulatory, Public Affairs and Communications function, ensuring Nine’s Purpose, Vision, strategy and achievements are effectively communicated to both internal and external audiences, fostering trust, engagement, and support.

By integrating public relations, government affairs, media strategy, and internal communications you will play a pivotal role in positioning Nine as the leader in the media industry and advancing organisational objectives.

Day to day you will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and public affairs strategy that aligns with Nine’s objectives, market dynamics, and regulatory landscape.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms and communication channels.
• Serve as Nine’s primary spokesperson, managing media inquiries and public image.
• Develop and execute media outreach plans, including press releases, op-eds, and media pitches to secure coverage.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies to influence public policy and regulatory matters that impact Nine. 
• Ensure that Nine’s public positioning is positive, forward- looking and is relevant to policymakers and our audiences.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to manage and mitigate risks. 
• Oversee the creation of high-quality content across various channels, ensuring alignment with Nine’s brand and messaging.
• Develop and implement internal communication strategies to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Foster a transparent, positive communication culture within Nine.
• Plan and implement Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Actively guide the senior leadership team conversations on topics concerning our reputation and positioning. 
• Develop key performance metrics, measurement tools, approaches, and systems to drive insights and performance. 

The Game Changers:
At AP+ we're changing the game! We're doing big things, and we can't do it alone. We're part of a big ecosystem, and we know teamwork and passion for our purpose is what will make us successful. We value the unique talents, perspectives, of all our employees. This includes people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, First Nations Peoples, people of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, as well as their families. AP+ brings together Australia’s three domestic payment providers, BPAY Group, eftpos and NPP Australia, into one integrated entity. Bringing these businesses together enables AP+ to create a more competitive and coordinated Australian payments organisation that is strategically placed to respond to the impacts of regulatory and technological change today, and into the future.

The Purpose:

At Australian Payments Plus (AP+), we're on a mission to revolutionise the payments industry and ensure the security of payments infrastructure across Australia. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will play a critical role in safeguarding AP+ systems and data from cyber threats.

As the CISO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for AP+'s information security program. You will develop and implement comprehensive security initiatives, policies, and procedures to protect our systems, networks, and data. You will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, managing security incidents, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

In addition, you will drive a culture of security awareness and promote best practices across the organisation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle and provide guidance on secure coding practices. You will also stay up to date with the latest industry trends and emerging threats to continuously enhance AP+'s security posture.

As the CISO your key responsibilities will be:

• Cyber Security Management
• Identity & Access Management
• Risk Management
• Security Architecture
• Testing, Compliance & Certifications
• Partner & Vendor Management
• People Leadership

In order to be considered for the CISO role you will need to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.  And/or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience. 
• Professional security management certification such as CISM, CISSP or equivalent.
• Robust and proven experience leading and growing security functions in innovative, leading edge and fast paced environments.
• 10+ years’ experience in risk management and information security in a technical environment
• Experience leading, directing and developing technical staff in the execution of security program and project initiatives.
• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management including managed services.
• Experience with Cloud computing.
• Experience creating, testing and maintaining business continuity management and disaster recovery plans.
• Effective interpretation of security-related data allows CISOs to detect potential security threats.
• In-depth technical knowledge of cybersecurity tools and concepts, such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, risk identifying tools and SIEM systems
• Strong understanding of information security, risk, privacy, and regulatory compliance
• Extensive knowledge of risk management techniques.
• Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).

What’s Next:
We know applying for a role can be a nerve-wracking experience, so we endeavor to review applications and plan to schedule screening interviews within the next two weeks. If you are among selected candidates, we’ll be in touch to schedule a phone interview. In any case, we will keep you posted on the status of your application.
We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

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