General Counsel & Company Secretary

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the newly created role of General Counsel and Company Secretary contributes to GemLife's strategy and operations on legal, corporate governance and regulatory matters.

The General Counsel and Company Secretary plays a key role as an in-house advisor, ensuring GemLife's activities, growth initiatives and operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations, and that risks are identified and effectively managed. The successful candidate will work closely with a range of stakeholders offering counsel across a range of complex matters. Working within a high-performing, outcome focused culture of high commercial and operational acumen, this role will be responsible for a broad range of duties including:

Some of the Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of required business outcomes in line with legal and regulatory requirements
• Management of the development and implementation of legal and commercial frameworks for major procurements
• Supporting strategic project delivery and management of contractual arrangements through the provision of legal and commercial advice and project management support
• Supporting the management of litigation and major claims
• Perform Company Secretary responsibilities
• Deliver training and promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the Group
• Drive process improvements in governance and documentation
• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings including preparing agendas and Board and Committee papers

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an in-house General Counsel specialising in corporate and / or construction law
• A pragmatic approach to the commercial and construction legal landscape
• Expertise in contract law with experience negotiating complex contracts
• ASX listed company experience (an advantage)

Additional Requirements

• This is a fast-paced and high impact role, requiring the ability to adapt quickly and manage changing priorities
• Infrequent travel between GemLife resort locations may be required in this position

 What we offer

• Ability to create your own Legal and Risk division within one of Australia's fastest growing developer and operator of luxury over 50's lifestyle communities
• Career variety and longevity as we have a huge pipeline of future sites
• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A company experiencing massive growth and development opportunities for the team
• Flare Retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidised, and corporate uniform allowance

Why Join GemLife?

At GemLife, we’re redefining over-50s living with vibrant communities and enriching lifestyles. Our legal team plays a key role in ensuring GemLife complies with all relevant laws and regulations and that risks are identified and effectively managed. For more information please visit our website at www.gemlife.com.au or connect on our socials.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV and cover letter. We will be reviewing candidates from January 5th, 2026 and progressing with the recruitment as soon as we're back from our break.