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IN HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL/ COMPANY SECRETARYLester Blades Executive Search & Board Advisory is delighted to invite applications for an In-House Legal Counsel & Company Secretary.Position Details:Part-time, around 3 days/22.5 hours per weekResponsibilities:Manage a range of legal matters as In-House CounselCompany Secretary to BoardReview of major contracts, agreements, leases.Provide general advice, interpretation and assistance to management and Board.Provide advice and impact analysis for proposed regulatory and statutory changes, including identification of potential issues, determine any statutory and regulatory exposures.Identify current and potential legal risks and develop mitigating strategies with the Executive and Board.Comprehensive company secretarial services to the Board.Qualifications:Proven substantial experience in a similar role with in-house counsel and advisory and company secretarial responsibilities.Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to understand and advise on complex commercial matters.The ability to communicate legal concepts in a commercially focused and pragmatic manner.Demonstrated ability to provide practical commercial legal advice and exercise sound legal judgement.Contemporary knowledge and experience of corporate governance including policy development and drafting and implementation of systems and frameworks.Well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills with strong commercial judgement and decision-making ability.Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills.Bachelor of Laws and a current unrestricted WA Practising Certificate, together with Company Secretarial qualifications/experience are essential.This position is offered on a part-time employment basis only, our client is not pursuing a contract arrangement. The hours are likely to be 3 days/22.5 hours per week. There is some flexibility over the days and times, however, note that Board and Committee meetings are usually late afternoon/early evening, you will have to be available for those. You should also expect to be working in office for most of the time.People interested in considering this opportunity are encouraged to telephone Geoff Blades, Partner, Lester Blades Executive search and board advisory on 08 9221 0744.Candidates rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.ABOUT LESTER BLADESLester Blades is a Western Australian owned executive search firm with local specialisation and international reach. We focus on uncompromising excellence in service to clients in the identification of Non-Executive Directors, CEOs and a range of other senior executive and functional leadership roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr