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Legal Counsel & Assistant Co Sec

Broaden your skills in a newly created role combining varied legal work, governance and board exposure, working closely with the Head of Legal

Reference No: 4092752
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Permanent / Full Time
  • Newly created role with a broad legal and governance remit
  • Open to lawyers from a range of practice areas and backgrounds
  • Brisbane CBD | Excellent rem, plus bonus and some WFH flexibility
The opportunity

Our client is a resources business seeking a Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary to join its legal team in a newly created position.

Working closely with the Head of Legal, you will advise across the business while supporting its governance and company secretarial requirements. The role offers a varied workload, regular involvement in board meetings and an opportunity to broaden your in-house skillset.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
  • Advising on corporate, resources and general commercial matters
  • Assisting with safety, environmental issues and regulatory approvals
  • Advising on employment matters
  • Supporting board meetings and company secretarial processes
  • Assisting with governance, compliance and KYC requirements
  • Providing practical, commercial advice to stakeholders across the business

About you

You will have at least 5 years’ PAE, gained in private practice or in-house.

Our client is open to a range of practice backgrounds and skillsets, with a focus on sound legal skills, commercial judgement, clear communication and a willingness to learn.

What’s on offer

This is a great opportunity to develop broad legal and governance experience, working closely with the Head of Legal and gaining exposure to board discussions and business decisions. As a newly created role, there is also scope to shape your responsibilities as you settle in.

A generous remuneration package is on offer, together with a bonus, some WFH flexibility and access to leadership development programs.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment, or apply with your CV.