Legal Counsel/Company Secretary/Head of Compliance
Elias Recruitment
Accounting
Posted 14/03/2026
Closed 28/03/2026
North Sydney, 2060, Sydney, New South Wales
Full time
Full or part-time (4 days per week)
Sydney CBD - Hybrid
About The Company
Our client is a leading independent corporate advisory firm renowned for its commitment to delivering tailored financial advice and strategic solutions to clients across Australia and internationally. They provide integrated advisory and execution capabilities in respect of mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and restructurings.
About The Role
The Legal Counsel/Company Secretary/Head of Compliance role would suit a senior lawyer with experience in financial services law and general understanding of employment law. Company secretarial and AFSL compliance experience would be useful. The role is not a typical inhouse counsel role but manages the provision of legal, company secretarial, governance, compliance and HR services to the business.
Duties
- drafting and managing legal documents esp NDAs and Terms
- overseeing all legal, compliance and company secretarial aspects of the business
- guidance and advice to management and directors (employment law, directors duties, AFSL compliance)
- managing litigation, briefing external counsel
- ensuring that the company complies with its statutory obligations and reporting requirements under relevant laws, regulations and compliance requirements (including statutory/regulatory filings)
- Drafting and implementing internal compliance policies and governance systems and processes and monitoring compliance
Skills and Experience
- minimum 6 years PQE in a well regarded firm or inhouse team
- background in AFSL licensing and compliance
- ability to review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements
- deal with the regulators esp ASIC
- commercially minded
- ability to deal with a range of stakeholders
- experience or interest in company secretarial matter
Benefits
- fast-paced, professional culture
- generous salary and bonus scheme
- A grade office and amenities
- Sole counsel opportunity
- Work with intelligent really good people
- Flexible and supportive environment
- Excellent work-life balance
How to Apply
Please APPLY here or email your CV in confidence to Jason Elias – *****@eliasrecruitment.com
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