Senior Legal Advisor
This role is a unique opportunity to join an organization as a trusted adviser during significant transformation. The Senior Legal Advisor will provide high-level legal advice and governance support for the Board, Board Committees and Executive.
The Senior Legal Advisor oversees the legal and governance portfolio, providing strategic and commercially focused advice, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, contracts and disputes.
The ideal candidate will have experience in company secretariat responsibilities and board governance, and exposure to government or highly regulated industries is highly regarded.
This position offers challenge, variety and impact, with a high-performing culture of legal and compliance excellence.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the legal and governance function during organisational evolution
* Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Board and ELT
* Oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, contracts and disputes, and governance processes
* Manage freedom of information, privacy, protected disclosures and new rules of racing
Qualifications:
* Admitted as an Australian Lawyer with a current practising certificate
* Proven capability in providing legal counsel to senior executives and boards
* Strong knowledge across commercial, administrative and governance law
* Ability to manage sensitive and complex legal issues and engage with senior stakeholders
* Experience in company secretariat responsibilities and board governance
* Exposure to government, statutory authority or highly regulated industries is highly regarded
What We Offer:
This is a high-impact role that requires strong leadership and collaboration skills. If you are a seasoned legal professional looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.