WHY BAI COMMUNICATIONS It’s an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. Building on our achievements in broadcasting, telecommunications and critical communications, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, support communities and advance economies. A leading communications infrastructure provider, BAI operates an extensive broadcast network across 751 sites, delivering fully managed television and radio services covering 99% of the Australian population. In times of crisis, such as natural disasters, national broadcasters rely on BAI to maintain their communications with the public, and emergency services trust us to keep them connected and informed. With the acceleration of 5G technology, BAI leverages its global experience to enable ubiquitous coverage in buildings, tunnels, stadiums and other congested hard to cover areas, as well as contributing to the creation of smart precincts. LET’S EXPLORE THE ROLE To ensure that BAI’s interests in its relationships with customers, suppliers and business partners are protected; to provide effective and commercial legal support to enable the BAI business to meet its goals and objectives; and to act as an effective member of the BAI Legal Team, providing assistance to the General Counsel and Company Secretary and Senior Corporate Counsel as required, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the team’s performance. Key Responsibilities: To negotiate, review and draft customer contracts, supplier contracts and property contracts with enterprises, broadcasters, telecommunications providers, government customers, energy suppliers, IT/software/Saas suppliers, construction and equipment suppliers and landlords (with oversight from General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel as appropriate). To provide legal advice on a wide range of matters affecting the operations of BAI, including in relation to broadcasting, telecommunications law, procurement, IT, property, employment, IP, litigation, privacy, Security of Critical Infrastructure, environment, WHS and other general corporate and commercial matters. To assist the General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel to advise on employment matters including policies, agreements and disputes. To advise on protecting and enhancing the value of the BAI Group’s intellectual property assets including the application and registration of BAI Australia trademarks and other IP. To assist the General Counsel with their role as Company Secretary, including advising on company law and ASIC matters. To brief external counsel on specialist matters as required, and to manage external advice ensuring it meets quality and cost expectations. To advise on consumer protection, privacy and competition matters, and take a lead on privacy matters with direction from the General Counsel. To carry out legal research as required by the General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel. To provide training to staff on relevant law and changes to law, in conjunction with the General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel. To develop and update precedents and processes to streamline business/legal review practices. To undertake varying levels of tasks when required (from the mundane through to the challenging) as part of delivering required results to clients and as a BAI Legal team member. LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU Proven exposure to property, commercial and/or corporate work in private practice or in-house. Prior experience in either Privacy & Data, Property, Security of Infrastructure Law or Telco preferred. Proven experience in contract drafting and negotiation. Proven ability to interpret and apply legal requirements to business operations. Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Law. Holder of a current practicing certificate or eligible to obtain one. 2-5 years post qualification experience as a solicitor in NSW or a comparable jurisdiction. Possess a passion to learn with a customer service mindset BENEFITS & CULTURE At BAI, we embrace difference, and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability and members of the LGBTQIA community. We stand for being courageous and doing what matters, living by our core principles; One BAI Team, Customer First, Adapt and Learn and Drive Sustainable Growth, you will be provided with every opportunity to thrive at BAI. Some of the reasons you should consider working with us include: • Our people and a genuine sense of inclusion and belonging with a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy, Champion Network, membership with the Diversity Council of Australia and access to resources and events. • A 2022 - 2023 Gender Pay Gap of 3.7% (median total remuneration) • A focus on personal and professional development with an established performance framework and access to LinkedIn Learning. • Access to flexible working arrangements, gender-neutral paid parental leave, study leave, purchased leave and charity and volunteer leave. • A wellbeing agenda that includes access to health insurance, life, TPD and salary continuance insurances as well as an Employee Assistance Program and regular health care checks • Rewarding high performance through a Performance Recognition Scheme and peer recognition program • Access to a number of corporate rates and discounts and Novated Car Leases through SG Fleet • We love that many of our new hires find their way to us via our Referral Program. This speaks volumes about our culture; and the employee compensation is just a great by-product BAI Communications is a workplace where everyone can feel a sense of inclusion and belonging. If we can better support you to overcome any barriers during the selection process, including adjustments to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway please contact recruitment (at) baicommunications.com. Want to learn more? Hit apply now Other details Pay type Salary