General Counsel and Company Secretary

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Full time
Posted: 16/01/2023

Closing Date: 05/05/2023

Job Type:
Contract

Location:
Sydney, NSW

Job Category:
Administration & support

UAC is the largest tertiary admissions centre in Australia. Owned by universities in NSW and the ACT, UAC operates through the New South Wales Vice Chancellors' Committee.

Our mission is to be at the forefront of access to higher education.

We provide excellence in admissions services through the development of innovative software solutions and the engagement of skilled and dedicated staff.

Central to our mission is the belief in the value of education and a commitment to providing opportunities to access higher education for all people.


We have a unique opportunity for an experienced General Counsel / Company Secretary to join the UAC team in a newly created role.

This role will suit an experienced professional with strong commercial, legal and corporate skills, ideally developed in house or in private practice.

The role will be responsible for leading the legal, company secretarial and governance functions of all UAC entities. Given the evolving nature of this role there will be exciting scope for innovation and ongoing development opportunities.

With a direct reporting line to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will directly support the executive leadership team, management, and board on a range of matters with a view to executing key deliverables and proactive risk management.


Responsibilities of position

  • Act as the primary source of legal advice across all organisational entities with a specific focus on commercial contracts with clients, partners and funding bodies
  • Provide legal support for tenders, grant submissions and other commercial undertakings including intellectual property related matters
  • Proactively identify legal and regulatory issues and developments affecting UAC and implement relevant frameworks to ensure compliance and active risk management
  • Manage and develop the company secretarial function, act as Company Secretary and provide governance advice and support to Directors and Officers
  • Act as and undertake duties pertaining to UAC's Privacy Officer in line with UAC's Privacy Policy and relevant legislation
  • Maintain appropriate relationships with clients, government, regulatory authorities, stakeholders and other external parties
  • Maintain UAC's statutory and regularity registers, ensure compliance with statutory filing, reporting and disclosure obligations
  • Support the Chief Operating Officer by leading key initiatives and developing internal capacity as designated by the Chief Operating Officer
  • Manage UAC's internal policy framework and ensure effective operational procedural systems are maintained and developed

Selection criteria

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and hold a current Australian practising certificate, combined with 8 years post qualified experience, including previous Company Secretary registration with ABRS.
  • Significant experience and competency in commercial contractual/agreement review, drafting, negotiating coupled with strong commercial judgement, systematic and precise analytical skills.
  • Extensive risk management and compliance experience with a track record of proactively leading and developing legal strategy and supporting systems in evolving landscapes.
  • Professional ethics and integrity that align with UAC's core values.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships, with excellent communication, presentation and negotiation capabilities in order to work within a team environment and liaise effectively with internal and external clients.
  • High level organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.

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