LegalCounsel

For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value. That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are. Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories. In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts. At KordaMentha, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We’re looking for a proactive, agile, and commercially minded lawyer to support the Governance and Corporation Operations team. Working closely with the General Counsel, you will provide practical, solution-focused legal support on contracts, business operations, regulatory compliance, governance initiatives, transactions and strategic projects. The role offers variety and the opportunity to build a well-rounded in-house legal skillset. Key Responsibilities * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements. * Providing timely legal advice to internal stakeholders on day to day operational, contractual, compliance, risk and governance matters. * Assisting with governance, risk and compliance activities, including policy drafting and reviews, regulatory change management, board reporting, regulatory reporting and records management. * Contributing to legal support across specialist areas, which include financial services, funds management, property, construction and leasing, intellectual property and employment. * Assisting with continuous improvement of legal templates, workflows, policies and processes t