Reporting to Minderoos Head of Legal Risk & Compliance you will actively contribute to a high-performing team and drive impact collaborating closely with 2 Focus Areas Impact Missons & other Enabler and Corporate Services teams as part of Minderoos matrix structure championing the One Minderoo Culture. Focusing where applicable on partners stakeholders and beneficiaries to develop and execute a content strategy aligned with Minderoos strategic goals.
As Senior Lawyer you will be responsible for advising on day-to-day legal matters and contracts for Focus Areas Impact Missions Enablers and Corporate Services and providing support on Minderoos legal and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on day-to-day legal matters for Focus Areas Impact Missions Enablers and Corporate Services and trusted counsel to other internal stakeholders in day-to-day legal matters.
- Draft review and negotiate complex contractual documentation consistent with charity law requirements corporate policies and philosophies and appropriate to protect Minderoos interests.
- Review and consider legislation and other regulations as they apply to Minderoos activities.
- Assist in identifying and managing key risks to and within Minderoo including compliance with legal and appropriate corporate governance requirements and keeping up with changes in laws and requirements.
- Liaise with external legal counsel on outsourced legal matters.
- Supporting the management of legal regulatory compliance and operational risks through support on policies procedures and frameworks.
- Manage disputes with third parties.
- Provision of assistance to Minderoo-related activities as required.
Qualifications :
Experience & Knowledge:
- Ideally 5 years post admission experience as a lawyer.
- Sound understanding of governance regulatory compliance and risk.
- Sound knowledge and ability to work in a manner consistent with good ethics our values and good corporate governance.
- Recognised expertise with ability to manage matters and clients independently.
- Ability to provide pragmatic solutions-focused advice. Subject matter expertise
- Proven legal expertise including contract review and drafting general commercial advice governance and general advisory work.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity law and regulation are desirable
Skills:
- Stakeholder engagement influencing and communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and high attention to detail.
- Project management and time management skills.
- Problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Adaptable to a fast-paced environment with a strong growth agenda.
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications in Law
- 5 years post admission experience in provision of legal services
- Valid practising certificate
- General legal experience in commercial areas of the law with experience in property governance charity law and regulation highly relevant
- Proven ability to lead a team and manage senior stakeholders
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time