Senior Corporate Counsel & Deputy Company Secretary
Patrick Terminals is Australia's largest and most advanced container terminal operator and is committed to building a workplace that enables diversity of thought, fresh perspectives, innovative decision making and ultimately, better business outcomes.
We want people to join our team who align to our values of Everyone Home Safely Every Day, Take Ownership, Lead Change and Tireless Pursuit of Outcomes.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Corporate Counsel & Deputy Company Secretary role provides legal expertise to drive commercial decision making and provides key support to the Chief Strategy, Development and Legal Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Support delivery of business outcomes in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
Provide advice and input on regulatory, legal and policy matters.
Manage the development and implementation of legal and commercial frameworks for major procurements.
Support strategic project delivery and manage contractual arrangements through legal and commercial advice and project management support.
Support management of litigation and major claims.
Perform Company Secretary responsibilities.
Ensure governance, compliance, and ASIC reporting excellence.
Maintain statutory registers and corporate records and ensure timely regulatory filings.
Drive process improvements in governance and documentation.
Coordinate Board and committee meetings including preparing agendas and Board and committee papers.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Solicitor admitted in Australia with a minimum of 7 years of legal experience in commercial law.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Strong commercial negotiating and drafting skills.
Strategic mindset with big-picture understanding of key business issues.
Proven history of developing and managing productive relationships with stakeholders.
Knowledge of shipping, container logistics and the broader supply chain industry beneficial.
Tertiary qualification in law and potentially commerce or business management.
Next Steps
Shortlisting will commence immediately.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.
Apply by 29 January ****.
Submit cover letter and resume.
EEO & Diversity Statement
Patrick Terminals values diversity and inclusion and is committed to equality and fairness in recruitment processes.
Applications that do not conform to these requirements will not be considered.
Patrick Terminals is committed to flexibility and is open to exploring arrangements that enable employees to manage their personal commitments.
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