General Counsel

• Act as the organisation’s primary legal advisor, including on matters relating to its trustee company status.
• Provide strategic legal and risk advice to the CEO, Board and executives.
• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, and manage external legal relationships.
• Oversee legal compliance and advise on governance, risk and regulatory matters.
• Manage responses to legal or regulatory incidents and crises.
• Support the Company Secretary with governance counsel and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership in law, policy and risk.

• Bachelor of Laws and a current (or eligible) Victorian practising certificate.
• 10+ years’ post-qualification legal experience, ideally in-house, private practice, or a senior risk role.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and Boards.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management and compliance in complex organisations..
• Experience with trustee companies, investment funds or financial services environments (desirable).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, culturally safe advice on complex issues.
• Collaborative leadership style, high emotional intelligence, and ability to influence diverse stakeholders.

• Play a critical leadership role in a unique, purpose-driven organisation.
• Part-time role (0.6 – 0.8 FTE) offering flexibility and meaningful work.

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