Assistant Company Secretary and Legal Counsel - SubsidiariesWe know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work.
We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.
Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability.
We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products.
We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy.
Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.
Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.
About the Role:This position presents an exceptional opportunity to work with the senior management team of one of Australia's leading listed companies.
Working closely with the Group Company Secretary, Subsidiaries Team Lead, Subsidiaries Coordinator, Legal team and business functions, your role will include acting as company secretary of Woodside's subsidiary companies and ensuring that corporate compliance and governance requirements are met.
You will also provide legal support in relation to general corporate legal matters, and board and company secretariat matters involving Woodside group entities, including registered branches.
Duties & Responsibilities:Provide company secretariat services for Woodside group entities, including registered branches.Ensure that Woodside group entities satisfy annual corporate compliance and governance requirements in accordance with their governing documents and the Corporations Act (or applicable foreign legislation).Ensure that Woodside group entities comply with Woodside's internal corporate governance policies and procedures.Provide company secretarial services to Woodside group entity board meetings as required.Manage and oversee foreign legal advisers and company secretarial service providers.Provide Secretariat and legal support for specific ad hoc projects as required, eg.
AGM, annual reporting, acquisitions, capital raising, etc.Provide corporate legal support for ad hoc matters.Provide general support for Secretariat related activities as required, including incorporating new entities and assisting with the liquidation/deregistration of dormant entities.Develop and update internal policies and procedures as needs are identified.Maintaining the statutory records of Woodside group entities, including through Diligent Entities.Skills & Experience:Qualified corporate lawyer with at least four years' corporate legal experience.Knowledge of Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules.Member of the Governance Institute of Australia or similar, or willing to undertake relevant studies.Exceptional attention to detail and highly effective organisational and time management skills.Ability to manage a high-volume workload with competing deadlines and efficiently deliver business-focused legal advice.Excellent communication and influencing skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills.Admitted to practice in Western Australia or eligibility to be admitted to practice in Western Australia.If you think you can do this job but don't meet all the criteria, that's OK!
Please apply.
At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.
Recognition & Reward:What you can expect from us:
Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring.Industry-leading 18 weeks' paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements).Values led culture.Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity.Community volunteering opportunities.Relocation assistance (if required).A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions.Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values.
Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.
Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education.
Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.
Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 29th Nov 2024. Click APPLY to submit your application.
Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications.
We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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