Senior Legal Counsel

Are you a seasoned legal professional seeking a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector? We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel based in Northwest Sydney.

Position Overview:

Our client, a not-for-profit organization, has been providing quality support and lifestyle choices for almost 90 years. With over 900 staff, they service residents and customers across retirement, residential, and respite settings in NSW.

Joining a dynamic organization, youll enjoy the stability of a permanent full-time position with the flexibility to work from a state-of-the-art office or home. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, your role focuses on strengthening governance and compliance foundations in a changing regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the legal framework and negotiation of external Legal Counsel are fit for purpose and professionally managed.
• Establish a governance and policy framework to identify, track, and satisfy legal, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Represent the organization with industry bodies, peak bodies, and key external stakeholders.
• Lead effective tendering, negotiation, procurement, and contract management across various transactions.
• Lead a high-performing governance, compliance, and procurement team, embodying the organiations values.

• 8+ years post-admission experience and admission as a solicitor in New South Wales, Australia.
• Contemporary industry knowledge in commercial law, contract law, industrial relations, and governance.
• Exposure to the not-for-profit and charitable sector.
• Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to implement sustainable change and a systems thinking methodology.
• Passion for staying updated on organizational governance, compliance, legislative, and regulatory frameworks.

• Stability & Security: Permanent full-time position.
• Wellness & Fitness: Free on-site gym access.
• Convenience: Prime Rhodes location, great transport, and shopping links.
• Flexibility: Work from office or home.
• Connections: Travel opportunities, fostering meaningful professional relationships.