The General Counsel, reporting to the Group Chief Legal Officer, will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO of The Star Sydney and deliver legal services to the Sydney business.
The role will also provide ad hoc support on broader group legal matters.
A few of your responsibilities:
Advise The Star Sydney CEO and broader leadership team on legal matters
Report on legal matters to The Star Sydney Board
Participate in The Star Sydney leadership team meetings
Support the Group Chief Legal Officer on group legal matters and legal operations, including law firm engagement
Lead the legal contribution to business planning across The Star Sydney to support strategic objectives
Support the delivery of group legal initiatives at The Star Sydney
What we are looking for:
Law degree with admission to practice and a current practising certificate in New South Wales
Significant experience as a legal practitioner in private practice and/or a large corporate environment
Minimum 10 years' experience, including senior leadership experience and time as General Counsel of a substantial business unit within a listed company
Strong experience in regulated environments; exposure to the gambling or entertainment industry is desirable
About you:
You are a seasoned and commercially minded legal leader with a solid background in advising senior executives and boards within complex, regulated environments.
Admitted to practice in New South Wales,



you bring extensive experience from private practice and/or large corporate organisations, including time as General Counsel of a substantial business unit within a listed company.
With a collaborative leadership style, you influence with integrity, thrive in fast‐paced environments, and are comfortable operating at both enterprise and operational levels.
What we can offer you:
Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
Career development, training, and courses via The Star Academy - limitless career opportunities
An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
Paid Parental leave from Day 1, Secondary Carer's leave also on offer
Mental Health and Wellbeing services
Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.
We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia's First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities.
We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender‐diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process.
We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that's right for them and their unique well‐being needs.
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📌 General Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 The Star Entertainment Group
📍 New South Wales