Strategic Legal Advisor

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $190,000 - $230,000

About this role

Key responsibilities
  • Provide strategic legal and risk advice to senior executives and the board.
  • Act as the organisation's primary legal advisor, including on matters relating to its trustee company status.
  • 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
  • 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 understanding of corporate governance, risk management and compliance in complex organisations.
  • Experience with trustee companies, investment funds or financial services environments (desirable).
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Play a critical leadership role in a unique, purpose-driven organisation.
  • Part-time role offering flexibility and meaningful work.

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