General Counsel

The Company

Hypersonix is Australia's leading aerospace engineering, design, and build company, specialising in hypersonic technology and scramjet engines. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are at the forefront of commercialising hypersonic flight. With a vision to be the world leader in sustainable hypersonic flight technology, Hypersonix is expanding into the global aerospace and satellite launch markets.

The Role

Hypersonix is seeking an experienced legal professional to join our team as General Legal Counsel & Company Secretary. This dual-role position, reporting to the CEO, will assist the leadership team and our Board in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering best-practice governance across the organisation.

As the legal advisor, you will work closely with the CEO, CTO, and leadership team to support corporate maintenance, review commercial contracts, manage IP applications, and oversee strategic initiatives. You will also provide governance advice to the Chairman and oversee company secretarial functions.

Responsibilities Include

• Advise on corporate structuring, governance, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and maintain shareholder agreements, board resolutions, capital raising documents, and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant corporate and commercial legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Act as Privacy Officer and manage personal information requests.
• Lead drafting of commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and procurement arrangements.
• Provide legal input on major projects, tenders, joint ventures, and partnerships.
• Oversee IP maintenance and strategy, including protection and commercialisation of patents, trademarks, and confidential information.
• Liaise with external legal counsel as needed.
• Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and innovation.
• Support the CEO on legal matters and risk management beyond secretarial scope.

Governance & Company Secretarial

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.
• Advise the Board and Chairman on governance practices and directors' duties.
• Manage ASIC filings, company share and option registers, and annual general meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate law and secretarial standards.

The Person

The pace of change, growth, and progress at Hypersonix can be at hypersonic speed To succeed on our team, you must be open and receptive to change, resilient with a 'can-do' attitude. You will be adaptable to shifting priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Need

• Bachelor of Laws and current Australian practising certificate.
• Minimum 5 years' post-admission experience in corporate law, ideally within aerospace, defence, or advanced technology sectors.
• Demonstrated background in commercial and intellectual property law.
• Company secretarial duties and corporate governance experience.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Negotiation skills with ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with international export controls and employment law is highly desirable.

Supplementary requirements

• Must be able to meet any applicable security clearance or background check requirements relevant to the role.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents to meet Defence Export Control compliance requirements.

Why Choose Hypersonix?

Hypersonix moves fast. Creative thinking and a focus on simple, effective solutions that work make us unique. Here, you'll be surrounded by a passionate, dedicated team that works hard and has fun in the process. You'll have the opportunity to work beyond traditional roles and enjoy flexibility to balance your life around work. You will love it here if you believe in achieving the impossible.

Benefits On Offer Include

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive, inclusive, passionate, dedicated team.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.

With cutting-edge products, revolutionary vision, and global partners, our sustainable aerospace technology is set to skyrocket. If this role excites you and makes you eager to come to work every day, hit the apply button today and get ready to be part of the future of flight