Founded in 1983, IntoWork Australia is a not-for-profit registered charity providing services as the leading provider of Employment, Skills & Education, and Support services. IntoWork succeed at addressing skill and workforce shortages with industry and employers, and supports individuals in determining and achieving their life and career pathways.
The IntoWork Group of Businesses employs approximately 2,600 staff across more than 200 locations nationwide, and everything we do is underpinned by our visionof 'Vibrant Futures' – for our staff, service users, and business clients.
The Role
The Group General Counsel & Company Secretary (GGC&CS) is responsible for the company secretarial function, providing legal and governance advice and support, assisting with legal compliance, negotiation or legal contracts and advising on legal disputes.
Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer with a secondary reporting line to the chair of the Board, you will ensure the provision of a full suite of legal services, including but not limited to legislative interpretation and applicability, tendering, leases and licenses, contract and workplace law, dispute resolution, commercial transactions, brand and intellectual property rights, occupational health and safety and insurance and liability issues. The General Counsel will also assist with mergers and acquisitions.
You will also provide advice and support to the Board, Working Groups/Committees, Group CEO and Executive on Company Secretarial and legal aspects as required.
To be a strong fit for this role you will have / be:
* 7-10+ years post admission experience including tenure as an In-House Counsel.
* Experience in Corporate/Commercial law, particularly experience with drafting contracts.
* Experience in Company Secretarial responsibilities including ensuring all lodgements with ASIC, ACNC and other relevant bodies are completed in a timely manner.
* Experience in Employment law and Industrial Relations matters is preferred.
* Demonstrated adherence to a high standard of professional principles to ensure honesty, integrity and ethical decision-making in all situations.
* Excellent stakeholder management, analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to work with non-lawyers to achieve outcomes.
Next Steps
To be considered for this exceptional opportunity please submit your CV today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
Findstaff are proud members of the RCSA, and all applications will be received in the strictest of confidence.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
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