Australian Broadcasting Corporation – Sydney CBD NSW

The ABC is the nation's most trusted and independent source of Australian conversations, culture and stories. With almost 4,500 employees across more than 65 locations in Australia and overseas, we create and deliver content that informs, educates and entertains communities across the nation.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Lawyer, Content Legal to join the ABC's highly regarded in-house Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Head of Content Legal, you'll provide specialist legal advice across the ABC's operations, with a particular focus on content acquisition, production, licensing and distribution.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you'll draft and negotiate complex agreements, advise on copyright and intellectual property matters, and provide practical legal solutions to stakeholders across the organisation. You'll also contribute to significant projects, support the development of legal policies and practices, and share your expertise with colleagues across the team.

About You

You'll be an experienced lawyer with strong expertise in content, media or entertainment law, and the confidence to manage complex legal matters independently while working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will understand the impact of artificial intelligence on the content life cycle.

You'll bring:

- Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, with substantial relevant experience.




- Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating content production, acquisition, licensing and distribution agreements.
- Strong knowledge of copyright, other intellectual property, commercial and contract law, particularly relating to audio, audiovisual and digital content.
- Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills, with sound judgement and a practical approach to resolving complex legal issues.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes.

You’ll be proactive, cooperative and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Position Description:30004140 SENIOR LAWYER CONTENT (LEGAL) BACKFILL.pdf

More info

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact *************@abc.net.au.

If you want to know more, please contact Caroline Diek, Recruitment Specialist – Enabling Divisions via *************@abc.net.au.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, 15 November 2026

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📌 Senior Lawyer, Content (Legal) (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Broadcasting
📍 Sydney