Reach Legal Consultant | Governance Lawyer | Sydney

Description

The Opportunity

Join a leading organisation in a role that will strengthen your legal career.

Duration: 12 months Arrangement: Full time (hybrid) (4 days onsite initially) Location: Sydney

About You

You are an experienced governance lawyer with between 5 and 10 years' experience, bringing a strong track record from private practice or in-house roles within large organisations.

Your Experience & Expertise:

Demonstrated experience supporting corporate governance functions within a listed entity, government body, regulator or large corporate organisationStrong understanding of governance frameworks, Board and Committee operations, and company secretariat practices from an in-house environmentExperience supporting governance transformation, uplift or remediation projects, including the implementation of governance and regulatory recommendationsProven ability to manage governance workstreams within a broader strategic transformation or programme environmentKnowledge of governance obligations, corporate reporting requirements and organisational accountability frameworksExperience advising and supporting stakeholders on governance processes, decision-making frameworks and best practice governance standardsDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively with project managers, executives, company secretaries and business stakeholders to deliver governance outcomesAbility to identify governance risks, develop practical solutions and support the implementation of sustainable governance improvementsExperience operating within a highly regulated environment and managing sensitive governance issues with discretion and professionalism

Attributes:

Strategic thinker with the ability to understand organisational governance challenges and contribute to long-term solutionsHighly organised with strong project management and prioritisation skillsStrong attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader programme objectivesPragmatic and solutions-focused with the ability to balance governance requirements and business needsStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and trust across all levels of an organisationExcellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise and influential governance materials for senior stakeholdersConfident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with executives, company secretaries, project teams and governance professionalsStrong analytical and conceptual thinking skills with the ability to quickly understand and assess governance issuesResilient and adaptable, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced project delivery environmentProfessional, discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive governance and organisational matters

Requirements:

Current Australian practising certificateRight to live and work in Australia

About Reach

Reach is the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices. Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.

Why join Reach?

Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life — not the other way around. We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities.

Here's what you can expect as a Reach consultant:

Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life. A genuine partnership — a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals. The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community.

Interested?

Ready to find out more? Apply now or get in touch with Fiona Craig, our Senior Talent Manager, at fiona.craig@ashurstperkins.com — we'd love to hear from you.