Senior Secretariat Consultant

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Secretariat Consultant Top tier law firm Sydney or Melbourne

Rare opportunity to work at a leading top-tier law firm within the Company Secretarial team
Get involved in high quality work and join a firm with excellent benefits on offer
We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture and performance

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Secretariat Consultant to join our Company Secretarial team within our Mergers & Acquisitions practice. This role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis.

Our Company Secretarial team supports clients with Australian and foreign company incorporations a wide range of ASIC lodgements and ongoing governance support relating to the legal and financial obligations of Australian entities.

Tasks include:

Oversee the incorporation and deregistration of Australian and foreign companies with ASIC
Manage the registration renewal and cancellation of business names
Attend to company statements solvency resolutions and lodgement of financial statement for a large portfolio of clients
Provide advice and prepare relevant documents relating to board/officer changes share capital changes and member transfers
Prepare and maintain statutory registers
Attend to ASIC lodgements through the ASIC portal or CAS360
Provide governance compliance and procedural guidance to internal stakeholders and clients

About you

We are looking for someone who brings both technical capability and strong stakeholder management skills with a commitment to maintaining the highest governance standards.

You will have:

5 - 6 years experience in a dedicated company secretarial or corporate compliance role
Professional services background is essential - ideally from a large law firm accounting firm or a comparable professional services environment
Demonstrated experience registering Australian and foreign companies with ASIC including drafting and lodging all required documentation
Strong experience drafting resolutions and preparing ASIC lodgements using CAS360 and ASIC online platforms
Proven ability to update and maintain statutory registers
Solid working knowledge of the Corporations Act 2001 and ASIC processes
Excellent time management organisation and multitasking abilities
A positive proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and develop
A collaborative solutions-focused approach with a commitment to achieving positive team and client outcomes
High-level written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all work

Who are we

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international network.

Why work with us

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.

Next Steps

Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome value support and harness the positive benefits that peoples different life experiences bring especially as they relate to gender sexual identity culture faith disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role but have a passion for delivering high quality work developing your skills and realising your full potential then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email

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Senior Secretariat Consultant Top tier law firm Sydney or MelbourneRare opportunity to work at a leading top-tier law firm within the Company Secretarial teamGet involved in high quality work and join a firm with excellent benefits on offerWe actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich...