Director Legal Risk & Compliance

Who we are 

Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a not-for-profit organisation that works with partners to alleviate disadvantage – towards an Australia where all people and communities thrive. We influence systems to deliver better social outcomes for people by learning about what works in communities, helping organisations be more effective, sharing our perspectives and advocating for change.

The Legal function provides legal, regulatory, risk, insurance, compliance and company secretarial guidance and support across SVA.

The position

In this role you will be responsible for providing legal, risk and compliance advice and support, as well as company secretarial services to SVA, to ensure it complies with its legal and contractual obligations, effectively manages its strategic and operational risks and maintains a strong corporate governance culture.

This position is broad and involves the provision of advice, contracts management, insurance and risk management and corporate governance. You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Director Legal, Impact Investing to ensure there is an integrated approach to the provision of legal, risk and compliance support across the organisation.

Who you are

If you have a passion for working in the social sector, are driven by excellence, and have a strong analytical and practical approach to solving legal, commercial and operational issues, this is the role for you!

You will come to the position with extensive experience in advising on legal, regulatory and risk matters at a senior level and drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial contracts, as well as company secretarial experience, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.

A collaborative and pro-active approach to building supportive internal relationships and working across diverse internal and external stakeholders will see you successful in this role.

SVA values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, have the right to work in Australia and would like to join our dynamic team please submit your CV (max 3 pages) and a statement (max 1 page) addressing the person requirements by midnight 6th December 2020.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview in the week commencing 7th December 2020.

To find out more about SVA and view the position description for this and other legal roles, please go to https://www.socialventures.com.au/careers