Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees. Position Summary Mission Establish and lead a best-in-class corporate governance, ASX compliance, and company secretarial function that ensures timely, accurate, and transparent market disclosure; strengthens Board effectiveness; and enables the company’s global growth strategy—delivering on-time ASX obligations, and a trusted governance framework aligned with the CLO’s operating rhythm. Key Outcomes & Responsibilities 1) ASX Compliance (Continuous Disclosure) Outcomes/KPIs 100% compliance with ASX Listing Rules and disclosure obligations; zero material breaches or corrective announcements. All market releases filed on time and with appropriate Board/management approvals. Responsibilities Own the continuous disclosure framework; support the Disclosure Committee. Draft, review, and file ASX announcements, investor communications, and related materials. Embed escalation protocols and pre-clear processes for market-sensitive information. 2) Board & Committee Governance / Company Secretarial Excellence Outcomes/KPIs Annual governance calendar delivered (Board/Committees) with 100% adherence. Board/Committee charters reviewed and updated annually; meeting minutes accurate and filed within agreed timelines. Responsibilities Lead or oversee the Company Secretarial function (or partner with the CoSec) for Board/Committee operations (Audit & Risk, Remuneration, Nomination). Manage director disclosures, conflicts, independence assessments, and D&O processes. Drive effectiveness reviews, director onboarding, and governance training. 3) Market Transactions, Capital Management & Equity Plans Outcomes/KPIs Transactions (buy-backs/[dividends]) executed with zero governance defects; filings and shareholder communications on time. Equity plan governance compliant; grants and disclosures completed per cycle with zero errors. Responsibilities Advise on ASX Listing Rules, capital raisings, buy-backs, incentives. Oversee employee equity plans (design, approvals, grants, vesting, disclosures). Coordinate with CFO/Finance, Investor Relations (IR), share registry, and external counsel. 4) Policy Framework: Insider Trading, Securities Dealing & Governance Controls Outcomes/KPIs Work with the SVP Corporate Governance (US) ensuring Insider Trading and Securities Dealing Policies refreshed and communicated; 95% completion of training across targeted senior populations. Robust governance controls evidenced in internal audits; no significant findings. Responsibilities Own and update with input from the SVP Corporate Governance (US) governance policies (insider trading, continuous disclosure, securities dealing windows, social media/IR interactions). Implement monitoring and attestation processes; partner with Risk/Internal Audit on testing. 5) Annual Cycle: Reporting, AGM & Governance Statement Outcomes/KPIs Work with the SVP Corporate Governance (US) to achieve 100% timely delivery of Annual Report, Corporate Governance Statement (aligned to ASX Corporate Governance Principles & Recommendations), Remuneration Report, and AGM materials/Notices of Meeting. Positive stakeholder feedback (Board, ASX, investors) on clarity and completeness. Responsibilities Partner with the SVP Corporate Governance (US) on governance content and ASX disclosures, ensuring consistency across reports. Manage AGM logistics, shareholder communications, proxy engagement, and Q&A preparation. 6) Stakeholder Leadership & External Interfaces Outcomes/KPIs Strong relationships with ASX, ASIC, share registry, proxy advisors, and external counsel; cost-effective use of outside advisors. Responsibilities Act as primary governance and ASX legal contact; manage external counsel panels and budgets. Partner with IR on disclosure philosophy, earnings scripts, and investor engagement protocols. 7) Enable Growth in Regulated Gaming Outcomes/KPIs Partner with the SVP Corporate Governance (US) to ensure governance model appropriate to gaming regulatory environments and global footprint; zero conflicts between market disclosure and regulator-facing obligations. Responsibilities Partner with Regulatory Compliance and InfoSec to align governance and disclosures with licensing and regulator expectations. Support cross-border governance matters and close working relationship with the SVP Corporate Governance (US) given US headquarters and global operations. Qualifications Skills & Abilities Legal/Technical Deep expertise in ASX Listing Rules, Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), continuous disclosure, securities dealing, director disclosures, and AGM/Notice of Meeting requirements. Proven company secretariat governance (Board/Committee operations, charters, minutes). Experience with capital markets transactions and equity plans in an ASX context. Strong drafting for market announcements, governance statements, and policy frameworks. Business/Operational Executive stakeholder management (Board, ELT, IR). Program and calendar management across complex annual reporting cycles. External counsel/vendor selection and cost management. Communication Crisp, executive-ready written and verbal communication; ability to simplify complex legal topics. Skilled in disclosure training and Board education. Tools Proficiency with Board portals, share registry systems, disclosure/announcement platforms, and collaboration tools. Experience: Australian-admitted solicitor with 10 years PQE in corporate governance/ASX compliance (top-tier firm and/or listed-company in-house). Demonstrated leadership of Company Secretariat or close partnership with CoSec in ASX-listed contexts. Transactional exposure (capital raisings, buy-backs, equity plans, AGM cycles). Experience in or adjacent to regulated industries (gaming, fintech, financial services, or similar) is strongly preferred. Global/cross-border governance experience (US-based HQ advantage). Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor; postgraduate governance qualifications (e.g., GIA/Chartered Secretary) a plus. Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, “L&W”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation, or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
