

MAKE IT AMAZING
At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.
As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.
Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.
As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.
Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.
We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.
About the team and the role
Sydney Airport’s Legal function plays a critical role in enabling the business to operate confidently within a complex commercial and regulatory environment. As part of the Government Relations, Sustainability and Legal (GSL) business unit, the Legal Team partners closely with the business to support strategic initiatives, day‑to‑day operations and long‑term growth.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, Competition to join our in‑house legal team for a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract.
In this role, you will provide expert competition, consumer law and commercial advice across a broad range of airport activities, supporting key commercial arrangements, regulatory engagements and strategic projects. You will deliver timely and cost‑effective advice either directly to the business or through the management of external legal advisors to support strong commercial outcomes.
Reporting to the Head of Legal Services, you will work with a high degree of independence while collaborating closely with colleagues across the Legal team and the broader business. You will build trusted relationships with stakeholders across Aviation, Strategy and Commercial teams, and engage with external advisors, airlines, third parties and regulators as required.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to
About you
What we offer
To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.
Make it Amazing
SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.