• Leading Not for Profit
• Woolloomooloo, Sydney NSW
• Are you an experienced lawyer who has been waiting for the right opportunity to join a leading Not for Profit? Add purpose to your career!
• Small legal team; Big impact; High visibility

Who are we?

Celebrating over 60 years, Cancer Council NSW is an independent, community funded not for profit. We look at all aspects of cancer from research right through to support. Our unique combination of local program delivery, community engagement and national influence, enables our approx 350 employees and over 35,000 volunteers to make the biggest possible difference.

As part of the wider Finance, Strategy & Operations Division, the legal team are responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining policies and processes to identify, assess, monitor and manage legal compliance
• Providing advice and support to multiple stakeholders
• Vendor contract review
• Reviewing confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements; IP Agreements; and agreements where CCNSW is the recipient of income
• Bequests and estates where CCNSW are a beneficiary
• Over and above contracts and bequests, the team receive general inquiries regarding legal issues such as privacy, insurance, fraud, or misuse of our IP

The role

Based primarily in the Woolloomooloo office, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the General Counsel provides advice and support to the Executive, the Board, managers and staff on all matters that have legal implications or present a legal risk.

The General Counsel also establishes and maintains policies and processes to identify, assess, and manage organisation-wide legal compliance.

With the support of a Legal Counsel, key aspects of your role will be:

• Develop, implement, manage and review systems to minimise risk and ensure organisation-wide compliance with all applicable Acts, Regulations, Codes, policies and other legal requirements.
• Regularly review all internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Draft, review and approve all contractual agreements, and assist business owners in negotiating with customers, suppliers, service providers, retailers, independent contractors, partners, research collaborators and other stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice to the Board, Executive, managers and staff on legal and risk issues associated with events, publications, campaigns and other initiatives.
• Draft, review and approve all property leases, and manage any disputes that arise in the operation of such leases.
• Manage the protection of organisation’s intellectual property, including trademarks.
• Manage the settlement of bequests made to the organisation, including contested estates.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on laws and policies relevant to charitable and not-for-profit organisations.
• Provide strategic legal advice on policy and law reform initiatives to reduce cancer risk in the NSW population.
• Regularly monitor and report on changes to relevant legislation and regulations, taking or advising on appropriate action to respond to such changes.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisers to obtain accurate, timely and cost-effective legal advice where required.
• Implement systems and processes to track internal allocation of instructions, briefing to external legal advisers and delivery of tasks.
• Participate in relevant committees as directed by the COO to ensure organisation-wide compliance with relevant legal requirements and to minimise risk.

Who are we looking for?

We work at CCSNW because we love what we do, and we want to do it in an area that adds value and has a purpose. If you like what you’ve read above, please ensure you have the below, and apply online!

• Appropriate level of practical experience supported by tertiary qualifications in law and current unrestricted practicing certificate.
• Sound negotiating and drafting skills.
• Proven track record in managing legal activities gained either in a law firm or in-house
• Enjoyment in
• Proven experience interpreting and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong service orientation and interpersonal capability,
• Sound commercial judgement and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in property law would be advantageous
• Previous knowledge of Wills and Succession Law and knowledge of Privacy Law and Charitable Fundraising Legislation will be looked on favourably.

CCNSW Diversity and Inclusion statement

Cancer Council NSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and work. We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.As such, if you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at [email protected] using the subject line: General Counsel enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Don’t miss out! Apply online by clicking on Apply Now, then click on the role title and submit your cover letter and resume!

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to call Bridget on (02) 9334 1436.