" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eGeneral Counsel\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 7/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; Financial Services 8+PQE\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep up into a GC role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake an impact in a for-purpose role!\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout our client\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Incolink is a joint enterprise of employer associations and industry unions in the Victorian, Tasmanian, South Australian and NSW commercial construction industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e As Australia\u0027s largest entitlement fund it has a simple focus - to be the leading provider of worker entitlements, insurance and wellbeing services to the commercial construction industry. The organisation\u0026rsquo;s unique mix of financial, mental health and wellbeing services enables it to support worker and employer members, continually improve its service offering, and reinvest back into the industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role/Position Overview\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior lawyer looking to step up into their first General Counsel role. A key position in the organisation, you will lead the day-to-day legal function and ensure the organisation understands and meets its legal requirements, obligations and regulatory responsibilities.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Chief Legal, Risk \u0026amp; Compliance Officer and Company Secretary, you will provide trusted, commercially practical advice to senior leadership across financial services, insurance, corporate, commercial, contractual, trusts, employment, privacy, disputes and regulatory matters.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You will work closely with Risk and Compliance on regulatory obligations and provide legal support across significant projects, products, services and strategic initiatives. The role also involves managing material legal matters and external counsel, supporting Board and Committee papers, and supervising and developing the Legal team and managing a senior legal counsel.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is a broad and influential role offering the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a purpose-driven organisation supporting Australia\u0027s commercial construction industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Lawyer We Seek\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We are interested in hearing from senior lawyers with 8+ years post-admission experience and substantial in-house experience with exposure to financial services. You will bring a pragmatic and commercial outlook and have a team-oriented mindset.\u003cbr\u003e You will be able to relate to people from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Incolink provides substantial benefits to its employees including 2 days of WFH, an extra week of annual leave, leave loading, and parking onsite.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Carlton, Melbourne.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo Apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To be considered for this strictly Melbourne based role you will be a senior Australian lawyer with an unrestricted practicing certificate and relevant in-house or private practice experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To apply in confidence, send a CV to Emily Moore via emily@bplr.com.au or contact Emily on 0475 412 674 or call Paul Burgess on 0414 687 629.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis role is exclusive to Burgess Paluch.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4476735\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "