Queensland Law Society is the peak representative body for the legal profession in the state, offering education, ethical guidance, and support to more than 13,000 members.
Established in 1928, QLS plays a crucial role in advocating for the legal profession, shaping policy, and promoting access to justice and supporting the rule of law.
Governed by an elected Council, QLS also oversees several subsidiary entities, including Lexon Insurance Pte Ltd (Lexon), a wholly owned subsidiary based in Singapore, which provides professional indemnity insurance to the Queensland legal profession.
Established in 2001, Lexon is a captive insurer, governed by its Board of Directors and reports to its sole shareholder, QLS, through the QLS Council.
Lexon insures around 2550 law practices, each of which has at least one office or resident principal in Queensland. These 2550 practices comprise more than 8750 Queensland and interstate practitioners. Lexon’s partnership with QLS seeks to deliver the most affordable levies consistent with the long-term viability of the scheme.
About the role
The Lexon Memorandum and Articles of Association sets out the composition of the Lexon Board, which includes two nominees of Council (QLS Nominee Director) appointed by the QLS Council.
This key position requires a seasoned solicitor board member with substantial governance experience and knowledge of the professional indemnity insurance industry and financial literacy to work collaboratively with stakeholders and promote the interests of the Queensland legal profession.
Objectives and responsibilities include:
- A strong understanding of the legal and financial responsibilities and fiduciary duties of a foreign subsidiary company director;
- Protecting and promoting the interest and public image of QLS and Lexon;
- Setting and role modelling culture expectations through strong and sound leadership and strategic management;
- Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including QLS, Lexon, and regulatory bodies;
- Ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the QLS Council and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.
About you
We are seeking a seasoned solicitor board member with extensive board-level experience, who has exceptional interpersonal and representational skills and financial literacy skills. You should have highly attuned negotiation and relationship management experience along with a strong understanding of QLS and of governance frameworks and financial management. Lexon insured preferred (but not mandatory).
This is a remunerated role with a three-year term, with the opportunity for renewal.
To apply or for more information, please visit https://www.ontalent.com.au/lexon/ or contact Donna Bliss or Jay Baxter on 07 3305 5800.
Applications close on 6 May.
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