General Counsel

This is a pivotal executive leadership position reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and supported by an Assistant Company Secretary. The role sits on the
Executive Leadership Team
and is equally split (50/50) between Company Secretary and Legal responsibilities.

As part of the Executive, the General Counsel & Company Secretary acts as a strategic steward and trusted advisor, shaping corporate decision-making, influencing strategy and ensuring the organisation upholds the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.

This purpose-driven, member-owned financial institution is guided by the mission "our members are our mission" and a values-led culture built on putting members first, earning trust through action, displaying moral courage and striving for excellence every day.

The Opportunity

This position leads the Legal & Company Secretariat functions, managing the Assistant Company Secretary and providing direct support to the CEO, Board Chair and Directors. It combines strategic governance leadership with hands-on legal oversight, supporting the Bank's direction and operations within a highly regulated, APRA-supervised environment. Hybrid, flexible working arrangements are offered, with three days based in prestigious CBD offices.

Role Responsibilities

Company Secretary (≈50%)

• Manage the preparation, conduct and outcomes of all Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes and resolution tracking.
• Provide governance advice and ensure compliance with the Corporations Act, Banking Act, Prudential Standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain clear communication between the Board, Executive and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate General Meetings and ensure statutory filings are accurate and timely.
• Promote best-practice governance frameworks that align with the organisation's purpose and regulatory expectations.

General Counsel (≈50%)

• Manage relationships with external counsel and law firms, including conducting panel reviews of service providers, overseeing engagement quality, and briefing out legal and regulatory work.
• Provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice across all areas of the business, including corporate, regulatory and commercial matters.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks, and ensure compliance with changing legislation and prudential standards.
• Negotiate and manage commercial contracts, external legal providers and insurance portfolios.
• Advise on corporate structure, product compliance, privacy and intellectual property issues.
• Support business initiatives and growth strategies through proactive legal and risk management.

Skills and Experience

• Law degree with an unrestricted practising certificate (essential).
• Minimum of 10 years' senior legal and governance experience, ideally within an APRA-regulated or financial services organisation.
• Ability to operate as part of a Senior Leadership or Executive Leadership Team.
• Strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to balance compliance, risk and business outcomes.

Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search is a specialist In-House Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Executive Search & Recruitment firm. We partner with a diverse range of clients, from ASX-listed organisations, non-listed organisations, multinationals, boutiques and not-for-profits across all industry sectors.

Please send your resume in confidence to Catherine Wolfe-Coote, Managing Director, at

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