Sydney Markets Limited operates one of Australia’s most important wholesale market and property precincts — a complex, high-profile ecosystem that underpins NSW’s fresh food supply chain and supports a diverse tenant, trading and community network. Based at Sydney Markets in Flemington, the organisation combines long‑term property stewardship with the operational realities of a large‑scale wholesale and FMCG environment.
As Sydney Markets enters its next phase of delivery and organisational maturity, an opportunity has been created for a General Counsel & Company Secretary to join the Executive Leadership Team, acting as the organisation’s most senior legal and governance adviser to the CEO and Board.
The Role
This is a senior, influential role for an experienced General Counsel who brings sound judgement, commercial pragmatism and strong governance capability. You will advise the CEO, Board and Executive on legal risk, corporate governance and decision‑making, while owning the legal function end‑to‑end.
The role is responsible for managing and coordinating all legal work through a panel of external law firms and specialist service providers, ensuring high‑quality, timely and commercially sound outcomes across the organisation. The position combines strategic advisory responsibility with operational accountability and will suit a General Counsel who values breadth, influence and delivery over team size.
Key Focus Areas
* Principal adviser on corporate law, governance, directors’ duties and Board processes
* Legal oversight of property, leasing and long‑term commercial arrangements across a major precinct
* Managing legal risk within a complex wholesale, FMCG and supply‑chain operating environment
* Manage the company secretarial function and supporting effective Board and Committee operations
* Managing external advisers, claims and litigation with a focus on quality, consistency and value
* Uplifting legal and governance frameworks to support the organisation’s next stage of delivery and evolution
About You
* Admitted lawyer with a current practising certificate
* Strong corporate law and governance capability, with experience advising Boards and senior executives
* Background in property, FMCG, wholesale, infrastructure or other asset‑intensive environments
* A pragmatic, commercial approach to managing legal risk
* Executive presence, discretion and sound judgement
How to Apply
Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search has been retained to partner with Sydney Markets Limited on this appointment. Please send your resume in confidence to Catherine Wolfe‑Coote, Managing Director, at catherinew@greenfieldssearch.com.au.
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