Location Cremorne, Melbourne ▸ Victoria ▸ Australia
26 Sep 2026
Applications 0
Description
Real autonomy over governance, disputes and commercial work
Direct exposure to Board and CCGO from day one
Six month contract, 3 to 4 days a week
About Us The National Basketball League is regarded as one of the premier basketball leagues in the world, home to some of the world's best players, and truly a sports entertainment experience like no other. We're a league that's growing fast, thinking big and constantly raising the bar. If you're passionate about sport and want to be part of something that's genuinely on the rise, you'll find your place here.
The Role You will support the Chief Corporate & Governance Officer across discrete governance and legal workstreams and projects.
Prepare board and Governance and Risk Committee papers
Lead and support governance projects and policy implementation underway at the League
Support the company secretarial function across NBL Group entities: resolutions, minutes and agendas
Support corporate structuring matters across the NBL Group
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with confidence
Turn around legal research and advice at pace
Based in Cremorne, 3 to 4 days a week, for an immediate start.
Who We're Looking For You take carriage of what is in front of you.
You know when something needs to go straight to the CCGO and when you can simply get on with it.
Admitted Australian legal practitioner, 5 to 8 years PQE
Strong grounding in corporate governance and compliance
Experience running or supporting litigation and tribunal matters
Confident drafting board papers, policies and resolutions
Comfortable negotiating commercial agreements end to end
And the non-negotiables - you bring the same care to a board resolution as you do to a settlement letter, discretion and confidentiality are second nature to you, and you are comfortable with priorities shifting as the term progresses.
Values in Practice These are not aspirational, they are the minimum we expect from everyone here.
Always Think Big Be courageous. Be open to new ideas. Learn and grow. No limits.
Be Accountable Own it. Ask for help. The scoreboard matters.
Integrity is Key Act ethically. Act honestly. Keep our word.
Show Respect Show care. Listen and seek to understand. Value opinions.
We Are Fans Too Have fun. Always consider the fan. Share the love of the game.
One Team Communicate. Trust each other. Celebrate the wins. Build relationships.
What's On Offer
Adaptable 3 to 4 day week to suit your other commitments
Genuine autonomy over your own workstream
Direct exposure to Board and Governance and Risk Committee work
Immediate start with a growing League
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