Legal Counsel - Melbourne, Australia - Johnson Recruitment

Johnson Recruitment

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Design and implement contemporary governance systems

Provide legal advice to the Board and Executive team

- $130K + Super, & NFP salary packaging. Inner Melb HQ/Hybrid/WFH

The organisation:

Our client develops and manages social housing options across Victoria, offering secure long-term tenancies at affordable rates within a supportive community.

The role:

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Legal Counsel and Company Secretary will
- provide appropriate advice to the Board, Executive, and staff, including briefing external lawyers
- provide guidance to the Board on corporate governance matters, including compliance with legislative responsibilities
- design, implement, and maintain contemporary and fit-for-purpose governance systems and processes
- review and draft contracts and agreements
- ensure that the company complies with its statutory obligations and reporting requirements, and
- work with the Board and Committee Chairs, the Managing Director, and Executive team to develop agendas, papers, and minutes for Board and Committee meetings.

The position:

You will have been admitted, or be eligible to be admitted, as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of Victoria, and have:

an understanding of the role of the Company Secretary, including a sound knowledge of corporate governance

- proven experience in a similar or related role that has involved providing sound, independent, and timely legal advice (whether directly, or through briefing external lawyers).
- proven report writing skills and the ability to present information to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- well-developed problem-solving skills, including the ability to communicate and negotiate with people from all walks of life
- proven conflict resolution skills.
- a self-directed, organised, and diligent approach to tackling complex matters

The offer:

The Legal Counsel and Company Secretary position is offered on a permanent basis at $130K plus superannuation. In addition, you will be able to access attractive PBI/NFP salary packaging. Located in inner city Melbourne, Hybrid/WFH options are available.