The Company is seeking a Head of Legal to join their team. This pivotal role involves providing strategic legal leadership across a wide range of commercial, governance, regulatory, and operational matters. The successful candidate will be a trusted adviser to the executive team and board, overseeing legal risk, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, privacy, cyber security, and employment law. Key responsibilities include leading complex negotiations, managing disputes, and supporting governance frameworks. The Head of Legal will also be expected to partner with stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal solutions that align with the organization's objectives.
Applicants for the Head of Legal position at the company should be experienced legal practitioners with a current Australian practising certificate and a minimum of 10-15 years' post-admission experience. Strong expertise in commercial contracting, governance, privacy, cyber security, employment law, and regulatory compliance is essential. The role requires outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, and experience advising purpose-led organizations is highly regarded. The ideal candidate will be adept at working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and will be committed to the values of integrity, collaboration, and service excellence.
Functions:
- Legal
Purpose-driven organisation delivering fair, transparent outcomes and serving communities at scale.
Head of Legal in Sydney employer: ExecThread
The Company is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and continuous improvement. With a strong community focus, employees are encouraged to grow through leadership opportunities and collaboration with executive leaders, ensuring a meaningful impact on workplace health and safety. Located in a supportive environment, the Company offers a unique chance to lead initiatives that shape a proactive safety culture while enjoying a fulfilling career.
