In-house Lawyer

• Trusted adviser role working directly with the CEO & Board
• Broad mix of governance, compliance, investigations & property work
• Excellent benefits including onsite parking, food, gym & more

The Company:
This is an established community and membership-based hospitality group with multiple venues in Sydney’s Inner West, offering dining, entertainment and events as core member services.

The Role:
A rare opportunity for an experienced lawyer to step into a true “trusted adviser” role, working directly with the Chief Executive Officer and alongside an engaged Board, in a fast-paced member-based organisation operating in the registered clubs, sports and hospitality sector.

You will oversee the legal, governance and compliance function end-to-end, with a practical remit that spans board advisory work, regulatory engagement, investigations, property matters, and disciplined decision-making frameworks.

Reporting to the CEO, you will:

• Maintain and uplift the governance framework in line with the Registered Clubs Act 1976 (NSW)
• Advise the Board and CEO on directors’ duties, decision-making, delegations and meeting processes
• Manage governance documentation: policies, delegations, board/committee charters, meeting procedures
• Lead director induction, training and performance review processes
• Maintain and update the Constitution and By-Laws

• Act as the organisation’s in-house lawyer (first point of contact for legal triage)
• Manage regulatory dealings and reporting with relevant agencies (including gaming, financial crime, fair trading and related regulators)
• Draft, negotiate and advise on contracts and disputes; instruct and manage external counsel (subject to CEO approval and budget)
• Monitor legislative change and provide pragmatic, operational advice to the executive team

• Own the whistleblower framework and compliance (including Corporations Act requirements)
• Lead investigations into whistleblower disclosures and grievances, ensuring procedural fairness and well-documented outcomes

• Conduct legal and operational due diligence for acquisitions and leasing matters
• Review and negotiate property-related agreements and supporting documentation

• Represent the organisation on governance and disciplinary committees
• Support committee chairs with documentation, reporting, and legally sound decision pathways
• Ensure decisions align with legislation, the constitution, and principles of procedural fairness

• Provide ad hoc employment compliance support (including visa-related requirements where needed)

What We Are Looking For:

• Current NSW unrestricted practising certificate
• Strong governance capability and confidence advising Boards and senior executives
• Working knowledge of regulated environments (clubs/hospitality, AML/CTF, gaming/liquor, consumer/fair trading, privacy or adjacent regimes)
• Investigation experience (or demonstrable capability) in whistleblower/grievance matters
• Sound commercial instincts across contracts, disputes and property transactions
• Excellent drafting skills, judgement, and stakeholder management
• Willingness to work outside standard hours when Board/committee schedules require

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Direct access to the CEO and meaningful influence at the Board level
• Broad, interesting practice mix (governance + compliance + investigations + property)
• High-trust, high-autonomy role where good process and good judgement genuinely matter
• Work embedded in a community-facing, service-driven organisation with tangible local impact
• Great benefits including onsite parking, food, gym and other benefits.

How To Apply:
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Jason Elias on 0411 151 860 or [email protected]. To apply, click the 'apply' button below.