Group Company Secretary
Sydney CBD
Hybrid
Our client run a large multi $bn, unlisted, but highly regulated business and several fast growing, unregulated businesses, they have complex ownership and multiple partnerships which means there is a big and complex governance piece. Their industry is currently going through “once in a generation change”, making it a very interesting time to be working in it, there are constantly new business idea’s, opportunities and challenges and BAU is a thing of the past.
They are currently restructuring their Governance function and looking for a new leader for the team.
The ideal candidate will be a legally trained Company Secretary with around 20 years of professional experience , including working in ASX 100 environments, and, or complex non listed environments, such as large Joint Venture’s, or companies owned by consortium of funds.
They will have proven leadership of a governance function, and first rate stakeholder management experience at the board level.
This role is pivotal role, supporting the board and senior executives, across the business as well as managing a small team (Which will include 3 others; A Deputy Co Sec, (circa 10 -15 yrs experience) an experience Board and Committee Manager, and an Admin support) to deliver the following;
Board and Committee Administration:
o Organizing board and committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and distributing meeting materials.
o Take minutes at board and committee meetings, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records.
o Follow up on action items and ensure timely implementation of board decisions.
Corporate Governance:
o Implement and maintain corporate governance policies and practices.
o Advise the board and senior management on governance issues, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
o Monitor and ensure compliance with corporate governance codes, including relevant laws and regulations.
Statutory Compliance and Records Management:
o Maintain statutory registers and records, including details of directors, shareholders, and company filings.
o Ensure timely submission of statutory documents and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
o Oversee the management and safekeeping of corporate documents, contracts, and legal agreements.
Regulatory and Legal Compliance:
o Stay informed about changes in legislation and regulatory requirements affecting the company.
o Ensure compliance with relevant laws, including the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, and other applicable regulations.
o Assist in managing compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and codes of conduct.
Shareholder and Stakeholder Communication:
o Assist in preparing and distributing communications to shareholders, including annual reports, notices of meetings, and other relevant documentation.
o Support the organization of annual general meetings (AGMs) and other shareholder meetings, including logistics and documentation.
This role will sit as part of a larger highly functioning Legal, Compliance, Risk and Governance team of over 30 individuals. The team has excellent buy in from all levels of the company, due to its high levels of performance, professionalism and its responsive nature to the businesses needs. Any candidate joining this team will need to match these attributes and add positively to the existing culture.
First rate salary and performance bonus on offer