Lead Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, Pacific Advisory

Lead Senior Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, Advisory PacificFurther your career within a Global Fortune 120 companySydney CBD | Land of the Gadigal people

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel - International Advisory, this is a great opportunity to lead the Commercial and Corporate legal function supporting CBRE's Advisory business across Australia and New Zealand. As a trusted adviser to senior executives, you will provide strategic legal and governance support across a large and dynamic business that is part of the world's leading real estate services.

Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and hands-on legal advice on commercial, corporate, governance and regulatory matters impacting the Advisory business across the PacificLead, mentor and develop the Pacific Advisory legal teamAct as Company Secretary for CBRE entities across Australia and New Zealand and oversee all corporate legal and company secretarial activitiesSupport major commercial transactions, contracts and strategic business initiativesPartner with executive leaders to identify and manage legal risk while enabling commercial objectivesDrive operational excellence through process improvement, technology adoption and best practice legal operationsManage external counselCollaborate effectively with colleagues in Litigation, Employment Relations, Risk, Ethics & Compliance and other CBRE Global Governance functions; andServe as a member of the Pacific Executive Committee.

About You

You are a commercially minded legal leader who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, leading teams, and influencing outcomes within a complex global business.

We're looking for:
Law degree and admission to practice in Australia with 12+ years post admission experienceA combination of top-tier private practice and in-house commercial legal experienceA collaborative leadership style with proven experience leading and developing legal teamsStrong commercial, corporate, governance, and regulatory expertiseSignificant company secretarial experienceExperience operating successfully within a large, complex, and highly matrixed organisationOutstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience advising executive and board-level stakeholdersExperience within commercial real estate, property services or a related industry will be highly regarded

What's In It For You?

Join a Fortune 120 organisation with significant global scale and career opportunities.Work closely with senior executives across Australia, New Zealand and the broader global business.Influence strategic business decisions while driving legal risk management, governance and legal excellence.14 weeks paid primary carer leave, one month return to work bonus and 4 weeks paid secondary carers leaveDiscounted Qantas flights & Bupa healthcareFitness passport, Wellbeing program and 2x paid volunteer days. Fantastic end of trip facilities and gym classesA culture that supports innovation, learning and continuous improvement

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service, and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people.
At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider.
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