The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded Football Australia the right to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 (the Event), the premier women’s national football competition in Asia.  A local organising committee (LOC) has been established by Football Australia to plan and deliver the Event.  The LOC’s vision is to deliver a world class event that celebrates Asia’s rich football culture and leaves an enduring legacy for the game in Australia.

This prestigious event will bring together 12 nations in a tournament structured into three groups of four.  Following the resounding success of last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, Football Australia, the LOC its stakeholders and partners are eager to create another tournament that celebrates women’s football, delivers legacy outcomes for football and Australian society more broadly.

The LOC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel with a minimum of 3 years of experience to provide dedicated legal support and services for the Event.

This role requires a legal professional skilled in commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and risk management, ideally with experience specific to the events industry.

The Legal Counsel will have duties across all legal aspects of the Event, from contracts to intellectual property and compliance, ensuring seamless and legally compliant execution.