Head of Governance and Legal

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia U&U Recruitment Partners Full time
Job Title: Head of Governance and Legal

Join U&U Recruitment Partners in our mission to find the best talent for our clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Governance and Legal to lead our legal and governance functions.

About the Role:

The Head of Governance and Legal will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, enhancing regulatory risk management practices, and aligning governance processes with our strategic objectives. As an advisor to the CEO and Board, you will play a pivotal role in implementing best practice corporate governance and acting as the conduit between the ELT, Board of Directors, National President, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage governance risk by providing strategic legal and corporate governance advice to the Board, senior management, and the business.
  • Oversee and manage the company's Governance Framework, including policies, procedures, and controls to support optimised performance.
  • Monitor and report on governance and legal performance and compliance to senior management and the Board.
  • Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain governance policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Monitor management's compliance with standing delegations from the Board (and report any breaches).
Requirements:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual with a legal qualification and a strong foundation in corporate governance practice. You will possess outstanding stakeholder management skills and demonstrate an ability to traverse a range of people across the organisation. Previous NFP, member-based experience managing company secretarial and legal functions is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including novated leasing, salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements. You will also have access to professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume in Word format only. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search.

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