Title:  In-House Legal Counsel

About Us

Codan is a global Group of innovative technology businesses delivering solutions across communications, detection and connection technologies.

Our technologies are relied upon by defence forces, public safety and emergency responders, humanitarian organisations, and resource industries.

We design, develop and manufacture hardware and software solutions that help people stay connected, operate safely, and perform at their best when it matters most.

Established in 1959 and listed on the ASX200, Codan (CDA) has grown into a trusted international business with more than 1,100 people across 15 locations worldwide including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, UAE, Ireland, Mexico, Singapore, the UK and the USA. Our products are sold in more than 150 countries.

As we continue to grow, we remain focused on our purpose to meaningfully transform lives through being a trusted provider of innovative ruggedised and reliable communications and consumer products across our core global markets.

About the Role

This is a broad and high-impact role providing legal and compliance support across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. Working closely with the General Counsel and Company Secretary, the position plays a key role in supporting a publicly listed environment, ensuring compliance with ASX Listing Rules and broader regulatory obligations while enabling commercially sound decision-making. The role spans legal advisory, corporate governance, M&A, and compliance programs, contributing to strategic initiatives and strengthening the organisation’s risk and compliance framework. It offers the opportunity to work across diverse business areas and engage with senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team and Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercially pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of business activities including sales, partnerships, operations, technology and intellectual property
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
• Support ASX and corporate governance and compliance obligations including continuous disclosure, share trading and regulatory reporting
• Assist with Board and Committee materials, governance processes, and corporate governance frameworks
• Support M&A and strategic transactions including due diligence and transaction documentation
• Identify and manage legal and compliance risks, providing practical mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and legal teams on cross-border matters
• Support internal investigations and compliance-related matters
• Contribute to the development of legal tools, templates, and contract management processes as well precedent libraries

About You

This role will suit a commercially minded legal professional with experience operating in a dynamic and evolving environment. Strong technical legal capability is complemented by the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice for stakeholders. Experience within a top-tier or mid-tier firm, with exposure to in-house environments, will be highly regarded. A proactive and collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail will be key to success.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged.  We are looking for someone with genuine passion and can-do attitude for what they do.

Our Head office is located in Mawson Lakes offering a spacious, modern facility, free secure onsite parking, easy access via public transport, and an onsite subsidised café. We also have recreational facilities including a gym, basketball and tennis court, as well as various game tables. Additionally, our staff are provided flexibility to meet the demands of family life, a child-friendly parenting room, and a variety of staff events to connect with colleagues across the Codan Group.

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