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Senior Legal Counsel & Deputy Company SecretarySenior Legal Counsel & Deputy Company SecretaryGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The SunRice Group is an Australian ASX-listed branded food group, comprising multiple businesses, assets and operations across Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, the United States, The Pacific Islands and Asia. SunRice was built by the Australian rice industry over many decades, and today is one of Australias leading branded food exporters, with approximately 2,000 employees and operations in 11 countries. SunRice is a great place to work, providing a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.About The RoleThe Senior Legal Counsel (Compliance) and Assistant Company Secretary will play a critical role in ensuring the SunRice Groups compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including those pertaining to ASX reporting and corporate governance. Reporting to both the General Counsel & Company Secretary and the Head of Legal, this role involves supporting Group wide policy and training initiatives to support compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. Duties include:ComplianceOversee the preparation and review of regulatory filings, annual reports and corporate disclosures.Company SecretarialSupport the Company Secretary with end-to-end Board and Committee meeting processes including review and distribution of Board and Committee papers, delivery of Board and Committee meetings, minute taking and action items as well as contributing insights and thought leadership and liaising with the Directors/Chair.Prepare, review, and support the Company Secretary with the lodgement of ASX announcements, including under continuous disclosure obligations (Annual Reports, Corporate Governance Statements and other mandatory reporting).Risk ManagementIdentify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the business.Conduct training sessions for employees on compliance, governance, and legal best practice.About YouDue to the multifaceted aspect of this role, we are looking for a skilled and experienced legal counsel who also has company secretarial experience in an ASX listed organisation. Your commercial astuteness means you are confident in identifying how change in policy will impact our company needs. Some of the more traditional requirements of the role are:Minimum 8+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal team.Extensive knowledge of ASX Listing Rules, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.Proven experience advising on compliance frameworks and managing regulatory disclosuresBachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).Admission as a solicitor in an Australian jurisdiction and a current practising certificate.AICD or other Governance Qualification (Desirable)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with executive team and Board members and stakeholdersYou are confident at solving complex problems and developing effective solutionsA curious and continuous learning mindsetAll correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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