Job Description
At NOVA Entertainment, we have a culture of innovation, creativity and exceptional service. We move fast, think big and thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
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How does this apply?
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We are on the hunt for an experienced Legal Counsel to join our team in a full-time, permanent capacity, providing premium, varied legal and commercial advice across NOVA Entertainment's national footprint.
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In practice this looks like:
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, with primary responsibility for podcast agreements, contra agreements, sponsorships and partnerships, campaign service agreements, and digital and technology service agreements.
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Owning and progressing mid-risk legal matters from instruction to completion, maintaining visibility of risks, stakeholders, deadlines and next steps.
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Supporting the Head of Legal on strategic partnerships, disputes, high-risk matters and commercial agreements outside the Legal Counsel's allocated portfolio.
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Supporting the Head of Legal and Company Secretary with corporate governance and regulatory matters as required, while taking responsibility for allocated compliance matters, including Modern Slavery compliance.
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Supporting the Head of Legal and relevant technology and digital stakeholders on privacy, data, digital products and information security matters.
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Supervising and reviewing work allocated to the Paralegal, including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements,



trade promotion documents, complaints triage, research, record keeping and administrative support.
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Advising on escalated complex or non-standard trade promotions.
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At NOVA, Radical Empathy means understanding what others need and responding with care: that shows up through the outcomes you deliver and the strengths you bring every day.
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This can be demonstrated by:
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Building effective, trusted relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
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Using sound judgement to provide clear, practical advice in a fast-paced and evolving media environment, and escalating material or high-risk matters at the right time.
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Bringing a proactive and solutions-focused approach to allocated commercial transactions, compliance matters and day-to-day legal work.
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Producing accurate, well-considered work that reflects instructions, identifies practical next steps and requires minimal correction.
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Communicating with clarity, confidence and care across written advice, negotiations, policies and stakeholder conversations.
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Demonstrating Relentless Curiosity by building knowledge of NOVA's products, the media industry and emerging legal and regulatory issues.
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Skills that help you succeed in this role:
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Qualified to practise law in Australia, with approximately four to six years' post‐qualification experience.
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Solid commercial contracting experience,



with relevant exposure to intellectual property, digital, privacy and data, compliance and corporate legal matters.
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Experience managing a broad portfolio of matters and stakeholder relationships using a practical and commercial mindset.
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Ability to manage competing priorities, shifting deadlines and time pressures without compromising accuracy or quality.
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Excellent written, verbal, drafting and negotiation skills, with in‐house media, entertainment, advertising or technology experience preferred but not essential.
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What's in it for you
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Free pre-pay day lunch days to bring the team together
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Additional leave days: Anniversary & Loyalty leave, Give back Leave, Mental Wellbeing days
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Excellent employee benefits from a variety of partners nationally
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Frequent celebrations and themed days that make work genuinely enjoyable
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A fun, energetic environment where wins are celebrated and milestones are recognised
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At NOVA Entertainment, we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, fostering a fair and inclusive recruitment process where every candidate is considered equitably and supported to succeed
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About NOVA Entertainment:
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NOVA Entertainment is one of Australia's leading audio entertainment providers, connecting audiences and brands across broadcast, digital and on‐demand platforms.
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NOVA is home to Australia's #1 radio network and some of the country's most recognised radio brands alongside an expanding suite of DAB+ stations.
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NOVA's broadcast offering is complemented by a range of on‐demand assets across digital, social and mobile, including the Nova Podcast Network, which brings together a diverse and accessible mix of talent to create premium content that connects audiences and brands.

📌 Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 NOVA Entertainment
📍 New South Wales