Director of Legal and Compliance

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Parks Victoria Full time
About the Role

Parks Victoria is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Legal and Compliance to join our team. As a key member of our leadership group, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal advice to our Board, CEO, and Executive Management Team.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of providing expert legal advice and guidance on governance, risk management, and compliance matters. You will have a deep understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, as well as experience in managing complex legal issues and developing effective solutions.

As a leader, you will be responsible for overseeing all compliance and risk management activities, and for providing guidance on best practices in corporate governance, legal duties of directors, and board reporting and disclosure obligations.

You will be an organisational leader with a proven track record in enhancing team capability and managing change. You will excel at collaborating with both external and internal stakeholders to achieve impactful results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic legal advice to the Board, CEO, and Executive Management Team on governance, risk management, and compliance matters
  • Oversee all compliance and risk management activities, ensuring that all activities are conducted within the limits prescribed by law
  • Develop and implement effective solutions to complex legal issues
  • Provide guidance on best practices in corporate governance, legal duties of directors, and board reporting and disclosure obligations
  • Collaborate with the Board and Executive to shape and guide the organisation's strategic legal direction
Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience of five plus years' working in in-house legal practice, with exposure to property law an advantage
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the appropriate interpretation and implementation of relevant legislation and associated regulations, guidelines, policies, and practices
  • Demonstrated experience across governance regulations, compliance, and risk management
  • A tertiary qualification in law is essential, as well as holding a current Practising Certificate in Victoria. Post-admission experience of 15+ years is highly desirable

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