Job: 3598

General Counsel & Company Secretary

• A role with genuine influence on business strategy & decision-making

• Be the commercial/legal lens for the company across M&A, projects & governance

• Broad remit spanning transactions, governance, projects & commercial strategy

KBE Legal Talent has been exclusively briefed to secure a General Counsel and Company Secretary for an ASX-listed resources company and the position sits in the executive leadership team.

This will be a fast-paced high-profile position and as a member of the executive leadership team you will be working directly with the CEO and the Board on a diverse range of legal, projects, M&A, governance and related commercial matters.

The day-to-day of the role will involve:

• Working directly with and providing strategic legal and commercial advice to the CEO & Board.

• Conducting due diligence and working closely with the CEO to evaluate the financial, operational and legal aspects of potential acquisitions, projects and other corporate transactions.

• Assisting in negotiations and deal structuring to ensure favourable terms and conditions, including managing key stakeholder relationships with JV partners and major suppliers.

• Advising on relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, while contributing to the broader strategic and commercial assessment of transactions.

• Developing a standardised approach to commercial analysis for assessing, managing and delivering transactions across the organisation.

• As Company Secretary you will be the key point of contact for the Board, including overseeing Board and committee processes, presenting to the Board, and advising on corporate governance and ASX-related requirements.

Given the fast-paced nature of this newly created position and the outstanding quality of work on offer, our client is seeking a commercially minded General Counsel/Company Secretary or senior lawyer with a strong background in corporate/M&A and the mining/resources sector.

Apply now or reach out to Siemone Neutgens for a confidential discussion.