Lawyer | Media

Responsibilities

• Provide quick, decisive advice on media law risks, including defamation and contempt, prior to publication
• Advise on high-profile current affairs content, investigations, flagship entertainment programs, and daily breaking news
• Develop and deliver media law training to content makers
• Conduct media law litigation, draft content agreements, and advise on intellectual property matters (subject to experience)
• Manage own practice and workflows within a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Provide pre-publication advice on a rostered basis after ordinary business hours

Requirements

• Admitted solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW or equivalent
• 2-3 years post-admission experience in media law
• Ability to provide pragmatic, timely, and decisive legal advice
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Capacity to exercise sound judgment on complex issues with or without supervision

About the Company

The ABC is Australia's most trusted and independent source of national conversations, culture, and stories. As the nation's independent broadcaster, we create, curate, and deliver high-quality content that informs, educates, and entertains communities across the country.