Legal Counsel – M&A and Corporate Advisory

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

8 May 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Legal Counsel – M&A and Corporate Advisory

Job Summary

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritizes wellbeing and choice.

The Legal & Regulatory Team

• The Legal & Regulatory team sits within the Corporate Affairs, Risk and Legal (CARL) in Telstra. CARL engages with our external stakeholders to support the business, shapes and influences outcomes, builds and maintains relationships with government, regulators and media, and helps mitigate legal and regulatory risk. As a key component of CARL, the Telstra Legal team is not like other in-house teams. At the forefront of our success is our culture. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building and strive to create a positive and caring environment where everyone has a sense of pride in their team.
• We are fun, openminded and creative. We are talented people with expertise across an array of subject matters. We are proud to show up as our whole selves, and embrace flexibility, authenticity and diversity. We are empathetic and supportive, and passionate about the wellbeing of our team. We celebrate our differences, and the diverse stories, experiences and backgrounds that enrich us all. We provide everyone the opportunity to continue to develop in their role and career.
• We are seeking new team members who are not only strong in their own aptitude, but who are supportive of our mission and culture, and care deeply about supporting each other's growth.

The role with us

We are seeking an M&A and corporate advisory lawyer (4+ years PQE) with experience advising on and negotiating strategic acquisitions, divestments and other corporate transactions, both domestic and international. The role will suit a lawyer looking for the next step in their career, seeking an autonomous role at the cutting edge of some of Telstra’s most strategic projects working with, and learning from, an exceptional team of lawyers and specialists.

Important note: the role can be based across Australia and will be in hybrid work enviornment.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

Key responsibilities

As a Legal Counsel – M&A and Corporate Advisory, you draw on your expertise and evolving breadth of experience to deliver against the following responsibilities:

• Act as legal lead on strategic acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and other corporate transactions, both domestic and international. Advise commercial stakeholders across the full transaction lifecycle including structuring, due diligence, negotiation and execution, while managing material legal risk and coordinating external advisers.
• Provide corporate advisory legal support for an ASX‑listed company, including board and committee processes, continuous disclosure, governance and capital management matters. Work closely with the Office of the Company Secretary, Investor Relations and other teams to help Telstra manage material legal and reputational exposure.

You will do this by:

• Giving legal advice that is clear, commercial, fit-for purpose and tailored to the audience based on your understanding of the strategic priorities, legal requirements and current and emerging risks
• Effectively managing an appropriate volume of legal work of a complexity commensurate with your experience by being well organised, delivering on agreed commitments and prioritising competing demands
• Authentically engaging, building, and maintaining trusted and collaborative working relationships across SEAL RC team, as well as internal and external stakeholders, by assisting them with legal matters, processes and standards
• Applying a continuous improvement mindset when providing legal support to clients, by sharing great ideas and contributing to initiatives which help drive productivity improvements and maximise client experience outcomes
• Demonstrating continuous learning by expanding your depth and breadth of experience in your practice area, including staying up to date with new and emerging legislation, case law and regulations. You also adopt and develop proficiency in technology tools and an agile way of working
• Applying your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify legal issues and risks that may have a significant impact on the business, working collaboratively with team members to resolve them promptly
• Having a customer first mindset
• Providing training and updates to internal clients and developing precedents and tools to enhance client legal knowledge and expertise in collaboration with other lawyers.

About you

To be successful in the role, you'll bring skills and experience in:

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) and admitted to practice in Australia
• Relevant Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) (4-8 years desirable)
• Capability:

• M&A legal and corporate advisory experience in a leading domestic law firm or international firm with strong technical training
• Drafting and negotiating complex M&A transaction documents and other commercial contracts, in domestic and international contexts
• Strong legal project management skills and commercial acumen built through leading the drafting and negotiation of key transaction documents and managing discrete workstreams on complex M&A transactions and other significant matters.
• Ability to build strong business relationships, engage with and influence senior stakeholders and explain complex issues clearly and concisely
• Enjoy problem solving and demonstrate an adaptable and flexible mindset
• Ability to manage projects autonomously and under pressure, as well as balancing and prioritising workload
• Leverage your experience and technical know-how to provide high quality, independent and strategic legal advice to deliver strong business outcomes while meeting legal and regulatory requirements.

If you want to be surrounded by top talent at a company that gives back to the community, apply now!

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As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

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