Senior Legal Counsel Role
You will be part of a leading FMCG and consumer group home to some of Australia's most recognised brands.
About the Position
This In-House Corporate Counsel role involves partnering closely with a high-calibre leadership team delivering commercially focused legal support across transactions, governance, contracts, and regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide end-to-end legal support on corporate transactions including acquisitions, divestments, capital initiatives, joint ventures, and shareholder matters.
* Advise on directors' duties, corporate structures, and ASX disclosure obligations, working closely with the Company Secretariat, Finance, and Strategy teams.
* Draft, negotiate, and review a range of corporate and commercial agreements balancing legal risk with business objectives.
* Contribute to Board and committee reporting on governance and regulatory issues ensuring compliance with ASX Listing Rules and governance standards.
* Assist with key projects such as policy development, the annual general meeting, and investor engagement initiatives.
Requirements
* 6+ years of PQE in corporate law with solid grounding in M&A and corporate governance from either private practice or a listed in-house environment.
* Strong working knowledge of the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules.
* Ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, commercially pragmatic advice for senior executives.
* Collaborative approach with a knack for building trusted relationships across the business.
We offer a dynamic business environment where your legal expertise supports strategic growth, market expansion, and governance excellence.
We are a specialist In-House Legal, Company Secretary, and Corporate Governance Executive Search & Recruitment firm partnering with diverse clients from ASX listed organisations, non-listed organisations, multinationals, boutiques, and not-for-profits across all industry sectors.