General Counsel

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Reporting directly to the CEO and Trustee Board, this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of legal and risk practices, while also advising on regulatory obligations and governance matters.
About the roleOur client is seeking an experienced General Counsel to play a key leadership and advisory role within the organisation.
Reporting directly to the CEO and Trustee Board, this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of legal and risk practices, while also advising on regulatory obligations and governance matters.This is a senior, hands-on position suited to a legal professional who can balance strategic leadership with practical legal advice in a values-driven and culturally sensitive environment.Key responsibilitiesAct as the organisation's primary legal advisor, including on matters relating to its trustee company status.
Provide strategic legal and risk advice to the CEO, Board and executives.
Lead contract reviews, negotiations, and manage external legal relationships.
Oversee legal compliance and advise on governance, risk and regulatory matters.
Manage responses to legal or regulatory incidents and crises.
Support the Company Secretary with governance counsel and reporting.
Identify opportunities for thought leadership in law, policy and risk.
About youBachelor of Laws and a current (or eligible) Victorian practising certificate.
10+ years' post-qualification legal experience, ideally in-house, private practice, or a senior risk role.
Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and Boards.
Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management and compliance in complex organisations..
Experience with trustee companies, investment funds or financial services environments (desirable).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, culturally safe advice on complex issues.
Collaborative leadership style, high emotional intelligence, and ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
Why join?Play a critical leadership role in a unique, purpose-driven organisation.
Part-time role (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) offering flexibility and meaningful work.
Full Position Description and direct application: Applications close 3rd September 2025 Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sharp & Carter by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "General Counsel" roles.
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