The Company is in search of a Head of Legal and Company Secretary to spearhead its legal and governance functions. This executive role is pivotal in providing strategic legal guidance and corporate governance leadership, ensuring compliance with project documentation, regulatory frameworks, and operational requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for offering expert legal advice across various operational areas, including construction, corporate, commercial, and governance matters. Key tasks include reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, developing strategies to mitigate legal risks, and overseeing external counsel engagements. As the Company Secretary, the role also involves aligning board meetings and governance processes with corporate requirements, managing internal audits, and ensuring adherence to statutory obligations and the company's code of conduct.Applicants for the Head of Legal and Company Secretary position at the company should be accomplished legal professionals with a strong background in legal practice and corporate governance, particularly within large organizations. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), admission to practice law in Australia, and 8-12 years' post-qualification experience, preferably in infrastructure, construction, or regulated industries. The role demands a leader with exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities, a commercial focus, and a proactive, can-do attitude. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and managing legal risks, with familiarity in ASIC and ASX requirements being highly regarded. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team is also essential.
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