At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal and people strategies for a dynamic, high-visibility business.
- Company: Large destination business in Western Sydney with diverse offerings.
- Benefits: High-impact role with a trusted seat at the executive table.
- Other info: Join a capable team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Shape decisions in a $150m+ turnover business while enjoying lifestyle perks.
- Qualifications: 10+ years PQE in a senior legal role with strong commercial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 148500 - 181500 $ per year.
What’s in it for you?
- High-impact, broad remit: Contracts, risk, employment law, privacy/tech, property, governance, compliance, brand and more.
- Real commercial seat at the table: Trusted adviser to the executive and business leaders, shaping decisions across a $150m+ turnover business.
- Lifestyle + proximity: Strong preference for someone based in or around Western Sydney.
About your new employer:
- Large destination business in Western Sydney combining multiple venues and offerings under one precinct model.
- High visitation, high brand visibility, and a steady pipeline of commercial work across entertainment, hotel/events, fitness and food and beverage.
- Built for scale and accessibility.
- Extensive on-site parking and strong motorway connectivity.
- Diverse client base across public patrons, corporates, events, promoters, hotel guests and members.
About the role:
- General Counsel (approx. 50%)
- Chief People Officer (approx. 50%)
- Hands-on, commercial, dynamic role reporting to the top decision-maker.
You’ll cover:
- Contracts (supplier, services, sponsorship, venue/events, procurement, licences).
- General day-to-day advice on a variety of matters including commercial guidance to business leaders.
- Disputes + claims (manage issues, drive outcomes, brief external counsel).
- Governance + compliance (policies, approvals, frameworks including AML/CTF).
- Property + projects (leasing, works, operational projects).
- Support and leadership of a capable P+C team of 8 (which includes WHS).
The ideal candidate:
- 10+ years PQE coming from INH in a Senior Legal function.
- Commercial, pragmatic, calm under pressure.
- Confident making calls at pace and keeping stakeholders aligned.
- Strong general commercial background (in-house or top/mid-tier) with breadth.
- Solid working knowledge of employment/ER risk (not necessarily a specialist).
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Preferably based in Western Sydney.
Chief People Officer & General Counsel in Sydney employer: Naiman Clarke
Naiman Clarke is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, providing associates with the opportunity to engage in high-profile insolvency and commercial litigation cases. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from mentorship by experienced partners and the chance to take ownership of significant matters, all while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and innovation.
We think you need these skills to ace Chief People Officer & General Counsel in Sydney
Contracts Management
Risk Management
Employment Law
Privacy Law
Governance
Compliance
Commercial Acumen
