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In-House Senior Corporate Counsel


Company : Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Greenfields Executive Recruitment & SearchExecutive Search Partner, In-House Legal, Company Secretary & Governance, at Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search -Join a leading ASX-listed FMCG and consumer group thats home to some of Australias most recognised brands. This is a unique opportunity to embed yourself in a dynamic business environment where your legal expertise will directly support strategic growth, market expansion and governance excellence.As In-House Corporate Counsel, youll partner closely with a high-calibre leadership team, delivering commercially focused legal support across transactions, governance, contracts and regulatory matters. Youll gain meaningful exposure to Board-level decision-making and play a key role in shaping strategic initiatives and governance frameworks, all within a supportive, down-to-earth culture that values integrity, initiative and practical solutions.This is an opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer seeking to broaden their scope and influence in a fast-paced, listed environment. Hybrid working and a collaborative, down-to-earth culture are on offer.Responsibilities:Provide end-to-end legal support on corporate transactions including acquisitions, divestments, capital initiatives, joint ventures and shareholder matters.Advise on directors duties, corporate structures and ASX disclosure obligations, partnering closely with the Company Secretariat, Finance, and Strategy teams.Draft, negotiate and review a range of corporate and commercial agreements, balancing legal risk with business objectives.Contribute to Board and committee reporting on governance and regulatory issues, ensuring compliance with ASX Listing Rules and governance standards.Assist with key projects such as policy development, the annual general meeting, and investor engagement initiatives.About You:6+ years PQE in corporate law, with solid grounding in M&A and corporate governance from either private practice or a listed in-house environment.Strong working knowledge of the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules.Ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, commercially pragmatic advice for senior executives.Collaborative approach with a knack for building trusted relationships across the business.Greenfields is a specialist In-House Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Executive Search & Recruitment firm. Partnering with a diverse range of clients, from ASX listed organisations, non-listed organisations, multinationals, boutiques and not-for-profits across all industry sectors.Please send your resume in confidence to Aislyn Jennings, Executive Search Partner, at aislynj@greenfieldssearch.com.au or call for a confidential discussion, 0432 000 919.Greenfields will only accept documents in MS Word or PDF format. We do not accept or open external links to profiles or adverts. Only successful candidates will be contactedSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesRetail and Retail Apparel and FashionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Lawyer roles.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoSenior Legal Counsel Commerical Lawyer Office of General CounselSurry Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 16 hours agoLegal Counsel - Office of General Counsel | SydneySydney, New South Wales, Australia A$150,000.00-A$200,000.00 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoLegal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial | General Counsel''s OfficeSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$185,000.00-A$195,000.00 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$130,000.00-A$160,000.00 3 weeks agoCommercial / Corporate Lawyer (1-3 PQE) (Anywhere in Australia) - RemoteSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$80,000.00-A$85,000.00 2 weeks agoAssociate Counsel, Regulatory, Investigations and Litigation, ANZSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoLegal Counsel - Corporate and CommercialChatswood, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr