Job Description The AICD is seeking an experienced Head of Legal and Risk to lead its legal, risk and compliance functions.
This key leadership role, with direct exposure to the Board and Executive, will see you balance risk, compliance, and commercial decision making. You will also shape how risk and legal strategy support organisational priorities and enable strong governance outcomes.
About the role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, you will:
Provide trusted legal advice to the Executive and Board
Lead the organisation’s legal, risk and compliance frameworks
Guide strategic decisions through practical legal and risk insight
Oversee audit, insurance and regulatory matters
Lead and develop a high-performing team
Desired Skills and Experience About you You are a senior legal leader with strong commercial judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach and will champion our values of Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Collaboration.
You will bring:
Admission as a solicitor in New South Wales with a current practising certificate
Significant commercial law experience across private practice and in-house
Strong background in risk, compliance or audit environments
Experience advising Boards and senior executives
Proven ability to lead and develop teams
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why join AICD You will join a respected national organisation that influences governance practice across Australia. This role offers meaningful impact, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to shape enterprise risk and legal strategy.
Our Values Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Collaboration
There are many benefits of joining the AICD, but the following are examples of what you can expect:
Enjoy true flexibility
with hybrid working arrangements that support balance and productivity.
Maximise your benefits
with access to salary sacrificing and salary continuance (income protection) insurance.
Feel supported
with a comprehensive employee assistance program available to you and your immediate family.
Join a collaborative, solutions‑focused team
that genuinely lives a ‘One Team’ culture.
Grow your career with confidence
through our capability framework, ongoing professional development programs, and access to the AICD education platform—including training courses, webinars, professional coaching, and external study support.
Have an impact
in an organisation recognised as the gold standard in governance, policy, and leadership across Australia.
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