Deputy Company Secretary & Senior Legal Counsel
We are currently seeking a highly skilled governance professional to play a critical role in providing support and guidance on a wide range of corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, you will be responsible for providing legal advice on governance and corporate matters, as well as supporting the Company Secretary function to meet the organisation's corporate governance and regulatory requirements. Your key responsibilities will include:
Maintaining and uplifting as appropriate the Board governance framework including reviewing and updating policies, procedures, registers and other supporting documentation
Monitoring the evolution of the corporate governance landscape
Maintaining the member register
Advising on governance related matters
Ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance
Providing company secretarial and governance support to the Board, Board Committee and Executive Management Committee including meeting scheduling, workplan management, agenda setting and taking minutes
Drafting high quality papers and reports
Assisting with Board governance workplan activity including the Board performance review processes, Board skills analysis and the Board professional development program
Providing support to Directors
Assisting with the delivery of an effective Annual General Meeting and other member meetings as required
Providing company secretarial services and governance support for the subsidiaries of People First Bank
Company Secretariat administration activity
Ad hoc governance projects
Promoting a sound risk culture and proactively managing risks
Uplifting corporate governance practices and identifying and implementing continuous improvement
Leading one or more company secretary professionals
About You
To be considered you will be a proactive legal professional with a minimum of six years' experience in a similar legal or governance role. Your expertise will be key in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and aligning governance practices with legal requirements.
You will possess:
Proven expertise in corporate governance and compliance, with strong legal acumen.
Exceptional drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage high-level legal documentation and board materials.
Tertiary qualifications in law, governance, or a related field.
Significant experience in financial services or highly regulated industries (desirable).
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, with a focus on continuous improvement in governance and compliance practices.
A bit about People First Bank
In March 2023, People's Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People's Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.
If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by
Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.
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