Job Description
Seven West Media merged with Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) in January **** to create one of Australia's most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across television, audio, publishing and digital.
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Seven West own's some of Australia's most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hitand Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.
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About the role:
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We're looking for an experienced legal professional to join our team as Executive Counsel, supporting our content, production and entertainment teams across a diverse portfolio of premium television, streaming and digital content.
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This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a leading media business, advising on high-profile productions, talent, rights, commercial partnerships and strategic initiatives, while partnering directly with senior leaders across the organisation. The role aligns closely with the business's content, production and entertainment operations.
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What does your day to day look like?
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Provide day-to-day legal support to television, entertainment, content and production teams.
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Draft, review and negotiate talent, presenter, production, commissioning and content agreements.
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Advise on intellectual property, copyright, licensing, rights acquisitions and content exploitation opportunities.
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Partner with commercial teams on sponsorship, partnership, advertising and revenue-generating initiatives.
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Provide advice on defamation, privacy, consumer law, regulatory compliance and reputational risk matters.
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Support content teams on production-related legal issues from development through to delivery.
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Manage disputes, claims and external legal counsel where required.
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Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and provide commercially focused legal guidance that enables business outcomes.
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What you'll need:
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Proven experience in media, entertainment, production or content-focused legal roles.
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Strong commercial contracting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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Expertise in intellectual property, content rights, licensing and media law.
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A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound commercial judgement.
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The ability to partner confidently with senior leaders in a rapid-paced environment.
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If you're a commercially minded media lawyer who thrives in fast-paced production environments and enjoys partnering with creative teams to bring great content to life, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Executive Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 SEVEN
📍 New South Wales