Legal and Governance Counsel (Assistant Company Secretary)
Remote · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia or Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Legal and Governance Counsel (Assistant Company Secretary) at Xero based in Melbourne with hybrid remote options. You will provide high-quality company secretarial support and corporate governance advice across Xero and its global subsidiaries, focusing on ASX and SGX listing compliance, board and subsidiary governance, minutes, resolutions, and policy development. You will maintain corporate records, support capital movements and officeholder changes, and contribute to evolving governance practices across the global subsidiary network. The role requires a background in corporate law or company secretarial practice, strong drafting and stakeholder communication skills, knowledge of ASX Listing Rules, an interest in AI/automation to improve governance processes, and the ability to operate effectively in a globally dispersed environment. The role is based in Melbourne with a hybrid working model and remote options.
Required Qualifications
- Background in corporate law or company secretarial practice
- Strong drafting, analytical, and interpretation skills
- Understanding of ASX Listing Rules and corporate governance principles
- Interest in AI and automation and continuous improvement in governance processes
- Clear and confident communication skills across a globally dispersed business
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
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