Senior In-House Counsel

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeGovernance Full time $190,000 - $220,000
Job Overview

The General Counsel plays a pivotal leadership role, ensuring the integrity of legal and risk practices. They advise on regulatory obligations and governance matters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act 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.
Requirements

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional with a strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management and compliance in complex organisations.

  • Bachelor 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 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.
About You

In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage your expertise to drive business success and lead our legal team.

  • Expertise in trustee companies, investment funds or financial services environments is desirable.
  • A proven track record of identifying and mitigating risks, and developing effective solutions.

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