General Counsel - Football Australia

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Football Australia (FA) is the national governing body for football in Australia, proudly representing over 2 million participants from more than 200 different cultures. As a member of FIFA, Football Australia governs all national teams, the A-Leagues, Australia Cup, National Premier Leagues, and leads state, community, and grassroots football. Their purpose is to bring communities together through football, connecting Australia to the world. Football Australia strives for Australia to be a leading football nation where everyone is inspired to live and love the game, guided by their values : Welcome, Ready, Connect, Excel, Protect.

About the Role

As a key member of Football Australia's executive leadership team, the General Counsel will strategically lead the legal function across a diverse array of commercial, regulatory, and integrity matters. This role will provide essential support to various Football Australia business units, including National Teams, Competitions, Commercial and Events, Digital, and Community. Serving as a vital strategic advisor to the CEO, the General Counsel will play a pivotal role in driving comprehensive football transformation initiatives. Additionally, the General Counsel will cultivate robust and supportive relationships with all stakeholders, focusing on areas of strategic importance such as partnership and contractual agreements, member registration, and data security.

About You

You’re admitted to practice law in any Australian state or territory, with minimum 10 years post-qualification experience.

Strategic thinker, team player, strong work ethic, high standards of integrity, excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience in executive leadership, ideally you will have reporting directly to a CEO previously and demonstrate substantive board-level interactions.

Strong leadership background preferably inhouse as a General Counsel or potentially within professional services.

Feel comfortable taking initiative and working independently, aligned with your level of experience.

For a confidential discussion, please call Robert Atkinson or Alison Myatt of Watermark Search International on .

To express interest, please send your application quoting Ref No A006012 to Watermark Search International at . We will reply to the email address used for your application.

Closing date : 11 : 59PM AEST on Sunday, 6 July 2025.

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