IN HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL / COMPANY SECRETARYLester Blades – Executive Search & Board Advisory is delighted to invite applications for an In-House Legal Counsel & Company Secretary.Position Details: Part-time, around 3 days / 22.5 hours per weekResponsibilities:Manage a range of legal matters as In-House CounselCompany Secretary to BoardReview of major contracts, agreements, leasesProvide general advice, interpretation and assistance to management and BoardProvide advice and impact analysis for proposed regulatory and statutory changes, including identification of potential issues, determine any statutory and regulatory exposuresIdentify current and potential legal risks and develop mitigating strategies with the Executive and BoardProvide comprehensive company secretarial services to the BoardQualifications:Proven substantial experience in a similar role with in-house counsel and advisory and company secretarial responsibilitiesExcellent commercial acumen and the ability to understand and advise on complex commercial mattersAbility to communicate legal concepts in a commercially focused and pragmatic mannerDemonstrated ability to provide practical commercial legal advice and exercise sound legal judgementContemporary knowledge and experience of corporate governance, including policy development and drafting and implementation of systems and frameworksWell-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong commercial judgement and decision-making abilityExcellent negotiation and dispute resolution skillsBachelor of Laws and a current unrestricted WA Practising Certificate, together with Company Secretarial qualifications / experience are essentialThis position is offered on a part-time employment basis only; our client is not pursuing a contract arrangement. The hours are likely to be 3 days / 22.5 hours per week, with some flexibility over days and times. Note that Board and Committee meetings are usually late afternoon / early evening, and you will need to be available for those. You should also expect to work "in office" for most of the time.Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Geoff Blades, Partner, Lester Blades Executive Search and Board Advisory, at 08 9221 0744.Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.About Lester BladesLester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search firm with local specialization and international reach. We focus on excellence in service to clients in identifying Non-Executive Directors, CEOs, and other senior executive and leadership roles.
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