- Lead legal, governance, risk and compliance functions
- Sydney CBD location with adaptable working arrangements

About the Organisation

Our client is a leading community housing provider that develops, owns and manages affordable and social housing, helping vulnerable people achieve stable and independent living.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO, the General Counsel & Company Secretary is a key executive leadership role responsible for legal, governance, risk, compliance and company secretariat functions across the organisation and related entities. Leading a small team, you will serve as a trusted adviser to the CEO, Board and Executive Team on strategic, commercial and operational matters.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing legal advice across property, development, construction, procurement, funding and operations.
- Leading major transactions, negotiations, disputes and investigations
- Driving governance and company secretariat activities.
- Overseeing enterprise risk, compliance and assurance frameworks.
- Advising on regulatory, privacy and organisational risk matters.
- Leading and developing the legal, governance, risk and compliance team.
- Managing relationships with regulators, stakeholders and external advisers.





About You

You are a senior legal leader with experience advising Boards, CEOs and executive teams in complex or regulated environments. You will bring:

- 10-15+ years’ post-qualification experience.
- Law degree and unrestricted Australian practising certificate.
- Senior legal leadership experience in corporate, government, regulated or purpose-led organisations.
- Strong governance, company secretariat and commercial experience.
- Experience leading legal, risk and compliance functions.
- Sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in property, housing, infrastructure, government-funded or not-for-profit sectors will be advantageous but is not essential.

What this role offers you

- Strategic executive role working closely with the CEO and Board.
- Broad remit across legal, governance, risk and compliance.
- Opportunity to influence organisational strategy.
- Leadership of an established team.
- Values-driven and collaborative culture.
- Flexible working arrangements in Sydney CBD.

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📌 General Counsel & Company Secretary (Sydney)
🏢 Mahlab
📍 Sydney