General Counsel

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Sharp & Carter Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced General Counsel to play a key leadership and advisory role within the organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO and Trustee Board, this role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of legal and risk practices, while also advising on regulatory obligations and governance matters.

This is a senior, hands-on position suited to a legal professional who can balance strategic leadership with practical legal advice in a values-driven and culturally sensitive environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Act as the organisation's primary legal advisor, including on matters relating to its trustee company status.
  • Provide strategic legal and risk advice to the CEO, Board and executives.
  • 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.

About you

  • 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.
  • Commitment to integrity, ethics, and supporting the mission of a First Peoples-led organisation.

Why join?

  • Play a critical leadership role in a unique, purpose-driven organisation.
  • Opportunity to contribute to Treaty negotiations and long-term economic prosperity for First Peoples in Victoria.
  • Part-time role FTE) offering flexibility and meaningful work.

Full Position Description and direct application:

Applications close 3rd September 2025

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