General Counsel

Why join usSouthern Cross Media Group is Australias most prominent media companies with a market-leading presence across television audio publishing and company owns some of Australias most renowned media businesses and platforms including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two 7mate 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; ; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and the Role:As General Counsel youll be a key strategic partner to the business leading the legal function strengthening governance and enabling growth while managing risk in a complex highly regulated is a critical role requiring strong commercial judgement and the ability to influence at the highest this role you will:Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive team on legal regulatory commercial and reputational mattersSet and lead the enterprise legal strategy aligned to business priorities and risk appetiteSupport major strategic initiatives including M&A partnerships and transformation programsOversee corporate affairs and communications ensuring clear and consistent messagingLead crisis management and issues response for high-profile mattersProvide guidance on media engagement while minimising legal financial and reputational riskEstablish and embed regulatory risk and compliance frameworks (including ACMA ASIC and industry obligations)Oversee complex commercial contracts and negotiations to drive strong business outcomesWere seeking a highly accomplished legal leader with strong commercial acumen and the confidence to operate at the most senior levels of the bring:Proven experience advising public companies Boards and executive teams in complex highly regulated environmentsA strong legal foundation ideally from a top-tier corporate law firm across governance compliance and riskThe ability to translate complex legal issues into clear practical advice for senior stakeholdersExperience leading legal strategy through M&A transformation or significant regulatory changeStrong commercial judgement balancing risk with opportunity to support growthExperience managing sensitive media issues and high-profile stakeholder relationshipsKnowledge of data privacy intellectual property and media regulation (or similar sectors)A track record of building and leading high-performing teamsThis is a rare opportunity to shape the legal strategy of a forward-thinking media organisation at a pivotal moment of transformation in a visible high-impact leadership role.