Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary | Resources
- Newly created role with a broad legal and governance remit
- Open to lawyers from a range of practice areas and backgrounds
- Generous remuneration, 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 prospect 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 on (phone hidden), or apply with your CV.