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You can now search for people on SEEK. Make your profile public so you can be found by more employers. Update profile visibilityAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsTroocoo Executive Search is delighted to partner with our Brisbane based client to recruit the organisation''s Head of Legal and Company Secretary.Located in Brisbane, this unique executive role will lead enterprise-wide legal, compliance, and governance functions, providing strategic counsel to the Board and Executive Team within a complex, multi-stakeholder and highly regulated environment.This exciting opportunity offers variety and will suit an accomplished and experienced legal expert who thrives in a challenging environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic legal advice across corporate, commercial, governance and construction matters.Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including procurement, consultancy, IT, and leasing agreements.Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, approvals, and project documentation.Oversee external legal advisers, manage legal budgets, and support dispute resolution and litigation matters.Act as Company Secretary, ensuring effective board and committee governance, statutory compliance, and alignment with corporate frameworks.Maintain governance frameworks, delegated authorities, audit policies, and codes of conduct.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing legal team.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, advisers, and consortium partners.Provide timely and high-quality reporting and advice to the Board, committees, and executive leadership.About YouYou are an accomplished and commercially astute legal professional with a strong track record in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal leadership. You are comfortable providing counsel at executive and board levels and thrive in complex, project-driven environments where legal insight informs commercial outcomes.Essential Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission to practice in Australia with a current practising certificate.812 years'' post-qualification experience, ideally within infrastructure, construction, or regulated industries.Proven experience in corporate governance, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.Demonstrated ability to manage legal risk and oversee litigation matters.Familiarity with ASIC and ASX requirements is highly regardedKey Skills & AttributesStrong executive presence with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.Commercially focused with strategic thinking and problem-solving capability.High attention to detail and proactive, solutions-driven approach.Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.How to ApplyTroocoo is delighted to manage this recruitment process and encourage candidates to contact Robyn Titmus, Director-Executive Search on 0409 848 667 for a confidential discussion. To request an executive candidate pack, email: [email protected] be considered please submit your application online, including your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for this role.Unlock job insightsTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage. #J-18808-Ljbffr