Governance Adviser Job at Aurizon (Brisbane)

Senior Associate/Legal Director - Charities

DACB is growing its charities and not for profit practice. The team is particula...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent relationship and client handling skills
Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues
Able to demonstrate a reasonable level of self-sufficiency, combined with an awareness of the boundaries of own competence/authority
Strong technical skills and an ability to understand and work through complex issues
Team oriented and collegiate with experience of and a willingness to mentor, coach and supervise less experienced members of the team
Exposure to (and success within) business development activities
Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships, undertake client marketing
In-House Charity experience can be considered

Job Responsibility

Handle your own caseload and support the lead partner on larger projects
Advising charity trustees on their duties and responsibilities
Advising on charity start-ups and registrations
Advise charities on all types of legal structure
Advising on constitutional reviews
Advising on all types of governance issues
Advising on strategic issues for charities
Advising on transactions including mergers between charities
Advising on grant agreements and fundraising matters
Advising on endowments and restricted funds

What we offer

Flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme

Fulltime

New

Interim Head of Governance

Our client is a prominent educational membership organisation within the medical...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

350.00 - 425.00 GBP / Hour

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience in governance within a membership or not-for-profit setting
Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders on governance-related strategic decisions
Strong knowledge of data protection, information governance, and relevant laws
Experience in leading high-performing teams
Excellent attention to detail and formal writing skills
Ability to influence and maintain the confidence of senior stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead governance activities to align with organisational goals and compliance requirements
Manage and advise on governance structure and best practises, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory bodies
Oversee data protection matters, implementing strategies in line with UK GDPR
Support the EDI Committee in executing the College's external EDI plan
Develop and maintain internal governance systems, policies, and processes
Manage committee business effectively, ensuring timely decision-making
Lead and develop a high-performing Governance team

What we offer

Competitive daily rate
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to make a significant impact in governance
Professional development opportunities

Solution Architect

At Appian, we support our federal customer’s mission by delivering low-code solu...

Location

United States , McLean

Salary:

Not provided

Appian Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
At least 5 years of experience advising customers on design and implementation of government cloud computing platforms, and at least 10 years of multi-tier application design and architecture
Experience with architecting secure cloud based hosting solutions for federal customers using Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft Azure
Leadership experience designing, architecting or delivering one or more enterprise-level cloud environments (e.g. C2S, JWICS, GovCloud, etc.)
Experience authoring federal proposals and whitepaper is required
In depth experience, managing federal programs and projects and leading IT delivery using agile frameworks, tooling and methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe
Willingness to travel
10-15% to support customer engagements including SCIF’s
US Citizenship required
Possession of or ability to obtain a US government public trust and/or DoD clearance

Job Responsibility

Advise customers on the technical design, architecture and implementation of Appian solutions on a customer’s private cloud or on-premise hosting solution, and/or integrating Appian government cloud offerings with the customer’s infrastructure
Support the sales cycle through the creation of high-value, differentiated solutions, based on Appian’s technology, that integrates and defines program and project management disciplines with a compelling technical solution and delivery roadmap
Present and vet integrated solutions and complex technical concepts and designs to our customers and other audiences
Support customers on the configuration, testing, deployment and operations of Appian applications, following agile delivery methodologies and Appian best practices
Work with clients on all aspects of their program to drive technical success and efficiency, including advising of development practice, program management and governance and delivery automation (version control, configuration management, and other DevSecOps and Infrastructure Automation practices)
Lead the definition and development of Appian Customer Success innovations and offerings in order to support leading Appian delivery capabilities, and bring together emerging requirements and practices from our customers and industry
Collect and review technical challenges with a team of architects and distill into common best practices and common solutions
Support the development and review of whitepapers and pre-sales solutioning and proposals

What we offer

Training and Development
Continuous learning
Dedicated mentorship
First-Friend program
Growth Opportunities
Leadership program
Appian University
Skills based training
Tuition reimbursement
Community

Fulltime

Corporate Paralegal

Are you an experienced Corporate Paralegal looking to join a well-known corporat...

Location

United States , Union City

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years of corporate or in-house legal experience with a focus on corporate governance, transactions, or compliance
Paralegal Certificate and/or bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or a related field
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency in legal research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management programs (such as iManage or SharePoint)
Experience working in a corporate legal department or advising corporations on governance and compliance issues
Familiarity with California laws and regulatory requirements

Job Responsibility

Corporate Governance: Assist in the preparation and maintenance of corporate records, including resolutions, minutes of meetings, and organizational documents for the corporation and its subsidiaries
Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with corporate policies, filings, and regulations, including Secretary of State filings, registrations, and licensing requirements
Transactional Support: Provide assistance with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions by organizing and reviewing contracts, due diligence materials, and closing documents
Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage a variety of corporate contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts
Legal Research: Conduct research on applicable laws, regulations, and corporate compliance standards to support the legal team
General Support: Provide administrative assistance to attorneys, manage document databases, and maintain relevant legal files and calendars

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

Governance Officer

Governance Officer for a London Local Authority. Initial 3–6 Month Contract | Hy...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Vivid Resourcing

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience working in a governance role within a local authority
Strong understanding of local government governance frameworks
Experience supporting or delivering elections-related work is highly desirable
Experience working with or advising on council companies is advantageous
Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Responsibility

Supporting the Head of Governance on projects relating to council companies, including governance structures and compliance
Assisting with elections-related work, including planning, governance processes and supporting statutory requirements
Advising on local authority governance, constitutional and decision-making processes
Preparing reports, briefing notes and governance documentation
Liaising with internal stakeholders, senior officers and external bodies as required
Supporting best practice and continuous improvement across governance functions

What we offer

Hybrid working available
Flexible start date

Principal In-House Counsel

Vivid Resourcing are working in partnership with a progressive London Borough to...

Location

United Kingdom , Greater London

Salary:

Not provided

Vivid Resourcing

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX
Extensive experience working within the Local Government legal framework, including governance and decision-making processes
Proven ability to manage a varied and complex legal caseload in a flexible and agile manner
Strong political awareness with experience operating effectively in a political environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders
Fully IT competent and comfortable working in a remote or hybrid environment while maintaining excellent client care
Significant experience advising on procurement, subsidy control, and land matters (including disposal, acquisition, and appropriation for housing purposes)
Ability to support the Monitoring Officer in relation to Member Standards matters
Strong understanding of local authority governance and Cabinet processes

Job Responsibility

Act as the central senior legal adviser within a small in-house legal team, supporting high-profile and transformational projects
Report directly to the Director of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer)
Review and advise on Cabinet reports to ensure legal compliance, robust governance, and sound decision-making
Engage early with client officers to shape projects and address key legal and governance issues
Deliver high-quality, pragmatic, and solution-focused legal advice across the organisation
Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior officers, Members, and external stakeholders
Provide commercially aware advice on complex legal and governance matters
Champion organisational values and innovative ways of working to support transformation

Parttime

Senior Counsel-Associate General Counsel - Investments

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission – we secure your future – and by o...

Location

United States , Minneapolis

Salary:

141000.00 - 282000.00 USD / Year

Allianz

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Law degree from ABA accredited law school
Licensed to practice in Minnesota or an active member in good standing with a state bar with the ability to be admitted in Minnesota within six months of hiring
9+ years of experience with a law firm or in-house corporate law department, in an in-house corporate law department of an institutional investment manager or for the internal investment department of an insurance company
Broad experience in providing legal counsel on sophisticated institutional and alternative investments, hedging and derivatives trading and general corporate governance matters
Experience in providing legal counsel on distressed assets or assets in workout arrangements
Initiative-taker with strong organizational, communication and people skills
Ability to navigate complicated and nuanced issues
Inquisitive and willing to learn and expand legal knowledge in unanticipated areas and take on new challenges
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Demonstrated success as a team member and in collaborating with business partners

Job Responsibility

Provide high quality legal services on a timely and cost-efficient basis
Provide comprehensive legal support in the investment space for a large life insurance company and its investment management subsidiary, including reviewing, negotiating, and drafting investment related agreements
Advise on legal and regulatory requirements, corporate policies and procedures, best practices, and strategies for managing risk as part of a multi-national organization
Analyze business plans and participate in project teams and corporate initiatives to identify legal risks, and advise clients on findings and mitigation strategies
Offer legal support to the investment governance, risk, and compliance team, by advising on laws, regulations, and corporate policies applicable to institutional investment advisers and insurance company investors
Assist with corporate governance and operational matters
Prepare legal memoranda, legal agreements, regulatory filings, and other documents
Collaborate cross functionally with other attorneys and outside counsel to provide holistic legal advice

What we offer

Choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options
Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan retirement plan
Generous annual paid leave
Outstanding 401(k) company match
Life insurance
Award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias
Employee Resource Groups

Fulltime

Senior Business Subject Matter Expert 1

The Senior Business Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports the Chief Data Officer ...

Location

United States , Columbus

Salary:

Not provided

Dash Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Data Quality
procedures
regulations
with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
Strong research and analytical skills
problem-solving
4-year college degree in computer science or a related field with advanced study preferred
certifications specific to the field of project management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
with the ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources

Job Responsibility

Supports the CDO in executing the first-year Data Governance setup activities, including policy rollout, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning
Leads the development and execution of Statements of Work (SOWs) aligned with the CDO’s strategic roadmap
Designs and implements the operational components of the Data Governance framework, including data classification, cataloging, stewardship models, and lifecycle management
Develops and delivers targeted education and onboarding sessions for data owners, custodians, stewards, and users to build data literacy and clarify roles
Collaborates with the CDO to define and document governance roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths
Provides technical and process guidance to ensure compliance with State of Ohio policies (e.g., IT-19 Data Governance, IT-13 Data Classification) and regulatory standards
Advises executive stakeholders on governance best practices and change management strategies to support cultural adoption of data accountability
Assists in identifying and documenting data-related risks, opportunities, and improvement areas to inform the CDO’s strategic planning
Supports the CDO in evaluating and implementing new technologies and tools that enhance data governance and analytics capabilities
Supports the identification and prioritization of data analytics use cases that align with agency goals and governance maturity

Fulltime

Governance Adviser

Aurizon

Location:
Australia , Brisbane

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

Expiration:
January 30, 2026

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