In-House Lawyer

About The Role

• Full Time position (38 hours/week)
• Ongoing position
• Office based in Chatswood with occasional travel between Link Wentworth offices in metro Sydney

The In-House Lawyer is responsible for providing support to the CFO & Company Secretary in relation to all legal and governance related matters. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day legal operations and providing legal advice as required. This role involves handling routine legal matters managing legislative compliance issues drafting and reviewing contracts providing legal support on projects and assisting with corporate governance tasks.

The role reports directly to the CFO & Company Secretary and has no direct reports.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Deliver timely and practical legal guidance and legal advice to support business decision-making ensure compliance and reduce legal risk across the organisation.
• Draft review and negotiate a range of contracts and legal documents and procure and manage external legal advice when needed
• Manage litigation and other dispute matters engaging and liaising with external legal providers where required.
• Advise on governance frameworks policies and procedures ensuring alignment with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Drive projects involving legal governance policy or regulatory change and maintain key legal registers including contractual obligations.
• Work with the CFO & Company Secretary to support the Board and Committees on legal and corporate matters assist with regulatory matters and liaise with government bodies.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Law (Essential)
• Minimum: Law Society of NSW corporate practising certificate (or alternatively principal practising certificate)
• Experience in provision of legal advice in corporate environments or legal firm
• Experience and training in contract law
• Experience and training in professional writing and plain English writing
• Experience in supporting corporate compliance functions (e.g. ASIC State government agencies)

You will also have:

• A commitment to Link Wentworths values of Customer Focus Respect Integrity Compassion & Ambition
• A customer service ethos
• An ability to drive successful integration of internal cross-functional teams and external consultants on major change programs
• An ability to think strategically
• Strong sense of accountability for operational performance and change outcomes

You will also need:

• A valid National Police Check (less than six (6) months old) to the satisfaction of Link Wentworth to be renewed every two (2) years or earlier as reasonably required by Link Wentworth
• Willingness to comply with vaccination requirements imposed by Link Wentworth including COVID-19 and other vaccinations as determined by the organisation in accordance with current Government health advice mandates or directions

How to Apply

If this sounds like you please click Apply and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Contact

To request a copy of the full position description or to make any other enquiries please contact Mitchell Green Recruitment Specialist at or phone (02).

Who are we and why should you join us

Link Wentworth is an ambitious and growing housing and homelessness service based in Greater Sydney. With the NSW rental and housing crisis reaching breaking point our services are needed more than ever in our communities.

Link Wentworth offers staff:

• A strong culture of collaborative teamwork individual empowerment and customer-centred service delivery
• Options for flexible work arrangements
• Attractive leave options including ability to purchase up to two (2) weeks additional annual leave per year
• A competitive salary with the opportunity to reduce your income tax and increase your take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Meaningful and fulfilling employment improving the lives of others every single day

much much more!!!