Legal Counsel

2 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lifeline Australia Ltd Full time
About the Role

Lifeline Australia Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary to join their team in Sydney. As a key member of the organization's legal function, you will provide support to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, providing high-quality legal advice and corporate governance support to the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide practical legal support and advice on a broad range of general commercial law matters, including employment law, marketing, and fundraising, and privacy matters.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts and documents, and manage contract management processes.
  • Provide company secretarial support, including attending and minuting Board and Committee meetings, coordinating the AGM, preparing agendas, distributing papers, and attending to follow-up action items.
  • Support the General Counsel & Company Secretary with board-related administrative matters, including updating ASIC and ACNC registers, other statutory forms, and board member details.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and practices, and provide advice on such matters (e.g., Modern Slavery).
  • Assist with establishing and implementing systems and processes, including legal template development and the delivery of training to the business on key legal issues.
Requirements

You will be admitted as a practitioner of the Supreme Court of NSW with a current Australian Practising Certificate (or eligible to apply for one), with a minimum of 4 years' post-admission experience in general commercial law, gained in private practice or in-house. Candidates with additional company secretarial and corporate governance experience will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

This is an excellent in-house opportunity for someone seeking a dual legal and company secretarial role who is looking to further their skills and experience in an in-house setting. As a member of a newly established legal function, you will gain excellent experience in helping shape legal processes and systems while liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives.

On offer is a competitive base salary, salary packaging, flexible and hybrid working arrangements in Sydney CBD (near Circular Quay), and the opportunity to be mentored by an experienced General Counsel.



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