General Counsel

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 soaring into the global aerospace and satellite launch markets.

The Role

Hypersonix is seeking a seasoned legal professional to join our team as General Legal Counsel & Company Secretary. This dual-role position reporting in to the CEO, is pivotal in guiding our strategic direction, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and fostering best-practice governance across the organisation.

As the principal legal advisor, you will work closely with the CEO and CTO to support corporate structuring, M&A, and strategic initiatives. You will also provide direct governance advice to the Chairman and oversee all company secretarial functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Advise on corporate structuring, M&A, governance, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate shareholder agreements, board resolutions, capital raising documents, and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Act as Privacy Officer and manage personal information requests.
• Lead negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and procurement arrangements.
• Provide legal input on major projects, tenders, joint ventures, and partnerships.
• Oversee IP 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 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 pace 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.
• Strong background in commercial and intellectual property law.
• Proven experience in company secretarial duties and corporate governance.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong negation 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 an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to meet Defence Export Control compliance requirements.

Why Choose Hypersonix?

Hypersonix, moves fast. Creative thinking, a focus on simple, effective solutions, that work, makes 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 the flexibility to balance your life around work. You will love it here if you believe in achieving the impossible.

Benefits on offer include:

• 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

We can assure you that Hypersonix is an exciting company to work for. We are the perfect company for switched on individuals that are able to work in a fast-paced environment (literally). We look for people with a can-do attitude who are ambitious to disrupt the Aerospace industry with us. We are constantly innovating and we deeply care about the meaningful work we do. And we are almost ready to go.