The Opportunity
Seven is looking for a Legal Counsel (4-8 years PQE) with regulatory and commercial experience to join our team. A strong background in and understanding of the broadcast, online and competition regulatory environment is essential, and an interest in policy development is desirable. You must also have good general commercial legal skills that can be used to support the General Counsel and the Seven Legal team.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Director of Regulatory Affairs in Sydney, this is a unique opportunity for a lawyer who has an interest in the media industry and is attuned to the regulatory landscape in which Seven operates.
What you’ll do:
- Take ownership of compliance, investigations and viewer complaints.
- Deliver practical regulatory advice aligned with our industry code and other relevant frameworks.
- Support the Privacy Officer in handling privacy-related issues.
- Engage confidently with regulators to safeguard trust and integrity.
- Draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements that drive outcomes for the business.
- Contribute to the drafting of government, parliamentary and regulatory submissions and participate in industry-led initiatives shaping policy and practice.
- Collaborate alongside Seven’s senior lawyers and the broader legal team on diverse commercial and regulatory matters.
What you’ll bring:
You are an accomplished lawyer with strong verbal and written communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. You’re confident, passionate about the evolving media landscape, regulatory frameworks and the mechanics of government, and ready to make a real impact from day one. You’ll also have:
- Completed an undergraduate law degree or JD, and be a qualified lawyer admitted to practice in New South Wales.
- Minimum of 4-5 years post-qualification experience.
- Sharp research skills, creative thinking ability, and a strong work ethic.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Life at Seven
At Seven, we connect with more than 17 million Australians every month and we’re proud to be one of the most recognised and trusted media brands in the country. Joining our team means being part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.
We have a market-leading presence across broadcast, television, publishing and digital through our renowned media businesses: the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; The Nightly and Streamer.
Perks & Benefits
✨ 7Perks: Exclusive discounts, wellness perks & recognition programs.
🕒 Flexibility: Generous leave options, including fertility, parental & volunteering leave.
📚 Growth: Learn your way with Accelerate@SWM, SPARK Mentoring programs & more.
Our Values
We live and lead by: Be Brave. Better Together. Make It Happen.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
From employee advocacy groups to our Reconciliation Action Plan and gender equality certification, we’re proud to lead the way in building an authentic, inclusive workplace.
Seven is proud to be the first media company in Australia to receive the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality certification and is a proud partner of UN Women.
Apply Now
If you're ready to contribute to a forward-thinking, results-driven team at the forefront of Australian media, we encourage you to apply!
The Seven Network is an equal opportunity employer. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
