Permanent Full-Time | Cannon Hill | Hybrid Working

Lead governance, compliance, and legal strategy for a dynamic, dual-listed organisation.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced General Counsel & Company Secretary to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping corporate governance and legal compliance.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll provide strategic legal advice, manage legal risk frameworks, and ensure compliance with the Corporations Act and ASX/NZX Listing Rules. This is a unique opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level and safeguard the integrity of our organisation.

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• Flexibility: work from home options and modern offices in Cannon Hill.
• Exclusive Perks: discounts across our stunning product range and hundreds of retailers.
• Culture: enjoy a collaborative, vibrant culture that values integrity and care.
• Growth: Real opportunities for development and career impact.
• Influence: Influence strategic decisions and drive compliance excellence.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a brand committed to sustainability and purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Company Secretariat function including overseeing Board and Committee meetings, including agendas, minutes, and governance documentation, shareholder meetings, the AGM, and corporate filings.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, ASX Listing Rules, corporate governance policies, and continuous disclosure requirements.
• Manage legal risk and corporate governance frameworks aligned with international standards.
• Lead and manage the legal team (comprising two senior legal counsels), develop the legal strategy and partner with the operational functions to support strategic initiatives
• Oversee the legal function to ensure the business is provided with expert legal counsel in a broad range of areas including corporate, commercial, employment, consumer, digital and IT, property, sustainability, and retail operations.
• Manage the Group’s intellectual property portfolio including the global trademark portfolio, design and copyright advice and ensuring the Group’s intellectual property interests are adequately protected in commercial arrangements and contracts. 
• Consult with regulators, external counsel, and professional advisers.
• Drive shareholder relations and contribute to annual and sustainability reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in corporate, commercial, consumer and employment law.
• Proven ability to support a listed organisation (ASX/NZX).
• Strong understanding of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and governance principles.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Tertiary qualification in Law.
• Desirable: Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of governance and legal compliance here at Michael Hill.