Senior Counsel, Corporate

The Senior Counsel, Corporate will partner with CSL’s corporate functions – including Tax, Finance and Treasury – and enabling function leaders to ensure activities are legally positioned for the best outcomes for CSL whilst mitigating risk and aligning with regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Company Secretary and Head, Corporate Governance, you will provide legal expertise within a corporate environment, offering guidance on a wide range of corporate matters including ASX and Corporations Act compliance, corporate mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and head office contractual agreements. The role demands a deep understanding of corporate law and the ability to navigate complex legal and business issues and typically involves regular interaction with senior management and various stakeholders across the organization. Your Responsibilities Provide expert legal advice on strategic head office related business initiatives, including corporate transactions (tax, finance, treasury, capital management), corporate regulatory compliance and investigations, risk and compliance (including Speak‑Up matters), corporate communications submissions, corporate property transactions, and executive remuneration, share plans, and compliance reporting. Review and approve investor materials, scripts, annual reports and other corporate communications. Ensure adherence to corporate laws, regulations and internal policies to mitigate legal risks and enhance the company’s compliance framework. Draft, review and negotiate head office related contracts and agreements to safeguard the company’s interests. Work with the risk and compliance team to identify and assess potential legal risks and provide proactive solutions to mitigate them. Manage and resolve corporate disputes, including litigation and arbitration, by working closely with external legal counsel when necessary. Work collaboratively with CSL stakeholders including finance, HR and operations to align legal strategies with business objectives. Conduct training sessions for employees on legal and compliance matters to ensure awareness and understanding of relevant laws and company policies. Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home. Your Qualifications, Skills & Experience Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school. Current practising certificate in Victoria. Minimum of 5‑7 years of experience in corporate law, preferably within a corporate legal department or a reputable law firm. Strong knowledge of corporate law, including corporate transactions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with keen attention to detail. Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and effectively. Proven negotiation skills with the ability to manage and conclude sensitive and strategic agreements. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. High ethical standards and professional integrity. About CSL CSL is a global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of lifesaving medicines, including those that treat hemophilia and immune deficiencies, vaccines to prevent influenza, and therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. Since our start in 1916, we have been driven by our promise to save lives using the latest technologies. Today, CSL – including our three businesses, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor – provides lifesaving products to patients in more than 100 countries and employs 32,000 people. #J-18808-Ljbffr