Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary

**Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary Resources**

• Newly created role with a broad legal and governance remit
• Open to lawyers from a range of practice areas and backgrounds
• Generous remuneration, bonus and some WFH flexibility

The opportunity

Our client is a resources business seeking a Legal Counsel & Assistant Company Secretary to join its legal team in a newly created position.

Working closely with the Head of Legal, you will advise across the business while supporting its governance and company secretarial requirements. The role offers a varied workload, regular involvement in board meetings and an opportunity to broaden your in-house skillset.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Advising on corporate, resources and general commercial matters
• Assisting with safety, environmental issues and regulatory approvals
• Advising on employment matters
• Supporting board meetings and company secretarial processes
• Assisting with governance, compliance and KYC requirements
• Providing practical, commercial advice to stakeholders across the business

About you

You will have at least 5 years’ PAE , gained in private practice or in-house. Our client is open to a range of practice backgrounds and skillsets, with a focus on sound legal skills, commercial judgement, clear communication and a willingness to learn.

What’s on offer

This is a great opportunity to develop broad legal and governance experience, working closely with the Head of Legal and gaining exposure to board discussions and business decisions. As a newly created role, there is also scope to shape your responsibilities as you settle in.

A generous remuneration package is on offer, together with a bonus, some WFH flexibility and access to leadership development programs.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ross Dakin at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0431267250 , or apply with your CV.