AddressAbout the AFLPA
The AFL Players’ Association has a rich history and has entrenched itself as a key stakeholder in the AFL industry as the representative body for current and past AFL and AFLW player members. The AFLPA has grown in influence and size over its 51-year history to become a respected advocate of players and the game.
About the Legal Counsel role
The AFLPA’s work is dynamic and challenging as the AFL industry continues to change and evolve. The Legal team helps to advance and protect the interests of AFL and AFLW players at work, both individually and collectively.
To be successful in the role, the Legal Counsel will need to be able to provide timely, accurate and practical legal advice taking into account various stakeholders within the AFL industry. The candidate must be able to demonstrate 2-4 years’ legal experience either in private legal practice or in-house roles, have outstanding drafting and communication skills, be highly motivated and be excited to work as a player advocate in Australian rules football.
Practical experience in the areas of corporate governance, privacy, business operational and regulatory matters is not essential but will be highly regarded.
About you
You are an early career lawyer who is passionate about the future of Australian rules football and the role of AFL and AFLW players. You understand the importance of collective and individual representation and want to ensure players’ rights are upheld and advanced.
You have technical and practical competencies as follows:
- Current legal practicing certificate applying to Victoria
- Strong legal drafting, contract review and legal research skills
- Practical problem-solving skills and ability to work through issues to achieve the best outcome for AFLPA members
- Well-developed communication skills, including being able to distill complex legal concepts for stakeholders including AFLPA members
- Understanding of key issues impacting the current and future environment of Australian rules football, both legal and otherwise
- Strong project management skills, including ability to manage multiple stakeholders, deadlines, priorities and desired outcomes
- Experience in corporate governance, privacy, business operational and regulatory space highly regarded
Working at the AFLPA
At the AFLPA, we are proud of the role we play within our industry and we understand our people are our greatest asset. We value the skillsets and diversity of our team and we offer a unique employment experience which is values driven and has a specific focus on growth and development, health and wellbeing, reward and recognition, as well as community, inclusion and belonging.
Our staff members have access to a wide range of benefits including dedicated programs to support physical, mental and financial health and wellbeing, and access to a range of learning and leadership opportunities. Some of our benefits include access to salary packaging, additional leave provisions, gym reimbursement and an AFL membership.
Additionally, we strongly encourage staff members to be active participants in our All In culture, and broaden their impact and growth through participating in a wide range of internal working groups and cross business initiatives.
At the AFLPA, we are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from people of all cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and life stages. We value flexibility and are happy to discuss flexible working options for this role.
Application
Please submit your CV and cover letter via Seek. Applications close on Monday 8 July.
