Legal Counsel and Company Secretary

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia C3 Talent Full time

Brisbane CBD based
- Legal, Governance and Company Secretarial focus
- Six figure salary package

Our client is a world leading research and development company in the agricultural sector owned by industry participants. It plays a critically important role shaping the future prosperity of industry by using its research and development activities in innovative ways to enhance productivity and efficiency of the industry generating increased returns.

This critical position has a dual reporting relationship, reporting to the Chair of the Board as the Company Secretary and the CEO for general counsel and daily operational and legal matters. As the sole inhouse lawyer, you will provide professional legal advice on a broad range of areas covering commercial, contracts, IP, property and procurement. You will manage the insurance arrangements and policy framework and give support to the Board and CEO on corporate governance matters.

The key role contributions and opportunities are to:

- Establish strong, cohesive working relationships with the Board Chair, CEO, Executive and Board;
- Comprehend the complex operating and political environment the business works under, and assist the CEO by providing timely, pragmatic advice to navigate issues as they arise;
- Streamline the governance processes to improve risk assessment, productivity and adherence to regulations and governance requirements;
- Coach the Executives to prepare succinct, informative Board papers that assist with their strategic decision making;
- Develop and implement an onboarding process that helps Board members more quickly understand the strategic direction and current issues being faced by the business, enabling better alignment between the Board and Executive.

A qualified lawyer with 5 years plus post admission experience, practical exposure to a wide variety of legal areas and in-depth technical knowledge of corporations, contract and IP law is essential. Prior dealings with a Board, either as a Company Secretary or an Assistant Company Secretary is considered essential to be able to succeed in this role. Your highly developed interpersonal and communication skills have enabled you to build strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. Your proven ability to analyse complex matters, identify issues and develop solutions allow you to make pragmatic recommendations that maximise the operational and financial performance. You have worked in complex, nuanced environments that required you to be commercially and politically astute and understand the need for confidentiality on board matters.

**1108567. **before 5pm on Tuesday 19th September

Any enquiries direct to
**Peter Murphy (0429703 234)


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