About the role The Corporate Lawyer plays a key role in providing high‑quality legal advice across the organisation while supporting all corporate governance and compliance functions required of an ASX‑listed entity. This role assists the Company Secretary with board and committee processes, ASX and Corporations Act compliance, and corporate governance frameworks, while also delivering pragmatic commercial legal support to the business. This position is ideal for a technically strong, detail‑oriented lawyer who thrives in a fast‑paced listed‑company environment and enjoys a mix of transactional, commercial, regulatory, and governance work. Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 1. Company Secretariat Support (ASX‑Listed) Assist in managing statutory and regulatory compliance obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), ASX Listing Rules, and ASIC requirements. Support the preparation, review, and lodgement of ASX announcements, including periodic reporting, disclosure events, and continuous disclosure obligations. Assist with the preparation of Board and Committee papers, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and annual work plans. Support annual general meeting (AGM) coordination, including notices of meeting, shareholder communications, scripts, and logistics. Maintain statutory registers, corporate records, and entity compliance calendars. Support director onboarding, inductions, and ongoing governance training. Assist in drafting and updating company policies, governance frameworks, and corporate charters. 2. Corporate Legal Work Support corporate transactions including capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, and due diligence processes. Advise on regulatory and compliance issues relevant to the business’s industry. Manage external legal counsel where required. Assist with the development and improvement of legal policies, templates, and internal guidelines. Other associated legal work to assist the company. 3. Risk, Compliance, and Governance Support compliance programs and risk managers, including risk registers, policy frameworks, and internal controls. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively brief internal stakeholders. Assist with statutory compliance programs. Contribute to internal training on legal and governance matters. 4. Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with executives and risk team, board members, operational teams, regulators, and external advisers. Provide clear, practical, and solutions‑oriented legal guidance to stakeholders at all levels. Qualifications, Experience and Skills Essential Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to practice in an Australian jurisdiction. 2–6 years’ post‑qualification experience in corporate, commercial, or governance‑related legal work (in‑house or private practice). Strong understanding of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, and governance principles. Demonstrated experience preparing or advising on ASX or public‑company reporting obligations. Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to manage competing deadlines and work autonomously in a dynamic environment. Desirable Prior company secretarial or assistant company secretary experience. Experience working within an ASX‑listed company or public‑company clients, ASX300/200/100 preferred. Experience with entity management and board portal platforms. Key Competencies High integrity and commitment to confidentiality. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and board members. Proactive, organised, and collaborative approach. Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.