About Us
At PointsBet, we have only built a fraction of what we have imagined.
Launched in Australia in 2017, PointsBet is committed to delivering the ultimate betting experience. As a global leader in the industry, our people at PointsBet are united by a shared mission: to push boundaries and elevate the thrill of the game – always with a focus on a safe, responsible experience for all our users. Our diverse team brings together the best of tech, sports knowledge and creative vision to deliver an exciting platform for sports and racing enthusiasts worldwide.
About the Role
PointsBet Australia is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance within the highly regulated and fast-paced Australian online wagering sector. As part of a lean legal function, this critical role will support the continued growth and success of the business by providing strategic, practical, and solutions-oriented legal guidance across the organisation.
Operating at the intersection of consumer law, regulatory compliance and business operations, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for advising on complex legal matters related to wagering regulation, commercial partnerships, technology, marketing, and corporate governance. Experience advising on, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts such as supply of goods and services, marketing, SaaS and other vendor agreements. The role requires a lawyer who can work independently to balance legal risk management with commercial pragmatism, and that has a keen sense for when to escalate matters for senior management decision making.
Reporting to the Global Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will work closely with cross-functional leadership and teams across executive, compliance, product, marketing, operations and finance, ensuring the business continues to operate in full compliance with the regulatory framework governing PointsBet Australia’s operations. The role will also play an important part in supporting new initiatives, partnerships, and strategic projects that will enable the business to grow responsibly and competitively within the regulated Australian online wagering sector.
An interest in sport and understanding of the online wagering industry is valued but not essential.
Role Responsibilities
Legal Strategy
- Advise on legal matters for PointsBet Australia, providing strategic legal guidance aligned with business objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the business on legal risk, regulatory developments, and corporate governance matters.
- Build and develop trust between the legal and cross-functional teams, fostering a compliant, high‑performance and collaborative culture.
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
- Develop deep expertise in online wagering laws and regulations applicable in Australia.
Conduct legal research and monitor changes in legislation, regulatory guidance and case law impacting the business, and proactively advise on implications.
Partner closely with Compliance to support licensing, regulatory reporting, audits, and interactions with regulators.
Commercial & Corporate Legal Support
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, marketing, technology, and partnership contracts.
- Support corporate initiatives including new products, promotions, partnerships, and strategic projects.
- Provide legal guidance on privacy, data protection, marketing, advertising, and consumer protection matters.
- Assisting with responses to complaints and information requests (including from racing and sporting bodies), legal disputes, statutory requests and disputes lodged with regulators.
Risk Management & Governance
- Identify, assess, and advise on legal risks across the organisation, recommending practical mitigation strategies and escalating to senior leadership for decision making (as required).
Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of legal policies, templates, and processes.
- Oversee dispute management, claims, and relationships with external counsel (as required).
Training & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Manage company‑wide legal and regulatory training initiatives to promote compliance and risk awareness.
- Work closely with Product, Operations, Marketing, Technology, People &
- Culture, and Finance teams to enable compliant and efficient decision‑making.
- Provide clear, practical legal advice in a fast‑moving and highly regulated environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experienced regulatory lawyer admitted to practice law in Australia.
- 2-5 years Post-Admission Experience (PAE) at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department.
- Must be able to work independently with demonstrable ability to escalate material issues for senior management consideration.
- Proven ability to assess legal risks in heavily regulated industries and deal independently with external stakeholders.
- Proactive mindset with a demonstrable understanding of commercial decision making.
- Developed time management, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in regulated sectors such as wagering, financial services, gaming, telecommunications or technology will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business opportunity.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
High level of integrity, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters.
Work Style & Attributes
- Proactive, solutions‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment.
- Highly organised and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset with a practical, business‑focused approach to legal advice.
The successful candidate will be a ‘go getter’ with a can-do attitude. You will be committed to continuous improvement, have a demonstrable ability to work collaboratively in stressful situations and be able to balance competing priorities within required timeframes.
Join us in our journey to change the game, innovate daily and create a platform that sports lovers across the globe can trust and enjoy.
