Telecommunications Counsel

Axiom is seeking experienced ICT or telecommunications lawyers to join a leading Australian telecommunications company on either a permanent or secondment basis. These opportunities span multiple business units and product lines, with each role aligned to a specific area such as satellite technology, connectivity and network services, or complex B2B commercial contracting. In each position, you will provide strategic legal support within your designated business line, working on high-value, technically complex matters in a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on telecommunications, satellite services, and wholesale network arrangements, including connectivity, capacity, and infrastructure agreements.
• Lead negotiation and drafting of complex commercial contracts with customers, carriers, vendors, and government stakeholders.
• Advise on regulatory obligations, including telecommunications law, competition, privacy, and spectrum or space-related frameworks.
• Identify and manage legal risks associated with network operations, new technologies, and evolving service offerings.
• Support dispute resolution, regulatory engagement, and cross-functional projects impacting network, satellite, and wholesale service.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with active Australian practising certificate.
• Significant post-qualification experience in telecommunications, infrastructure, or related regulated industries.
• Strong expertise in telecommunications, satellite/space law, wholesale network services, or related regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial, supply, and service agreements in network or technology environments.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

 Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

 Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.  Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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