Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
Greenfields is a Sydney based, specialist Executive Recruitment & Search firm focusing exclusively on Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance.
Greenfields fills the gap in the marketplace for an Executive Recruitment & Search firm which specialises exclusively in Legal, Company Secretary & Corporate Governance appointments not falling into the traditional ‘agency’ or ‘head hunting’ categories.
About Greenfields
Catherine founded Greenfields Executive Recruitment and Search in 2016 to focus on Chief Legal Counsel, General Counsel, Head of Legal, In-House Legal Counsel, Company Secretary and Governance professionals.
As an established Australian business with a strong team delivery capability, we offer agile and bespoke solutions which fall outside the traditional ‘agency’ or ‘headhunting’ models. This approach enables us to build strong relationships with up-and-coming talent as well as develop deep networks with senior level candidates and leaders.
Greenfields has an impressive track record of successful placements and is a market leader in this niche area. Our portfolio extends across the top ASX listed, highly regulated, multinational, small and medium enterprises as well as the not-for-profit sector.
Conducting thorough analysis to understand the dynamics at Board, Executive and C-Suite level, Greenfields partners closely with organisations to ensure commercial goals align with internal frameworks and strategic objectives. Greenfields delivers a full range of solutions including contingent recruitment, interim recruitment and retained search which is suited to senior, leadership and executive level roles which may require market map, skills matrix assessment and robust process.
As Environmental, Social and Governance champions, we strive to assist organisations in reaching Diversity & Inclusion targets. We have stringent policies on Privacy, Cyber and Data Governance. Greenfields actively participates in several community and not-for-profit initiatives to uplift disadvantaged groups and safeguard our environment. Professionalism, integrity and quality form our core values and we endeavour to work with clients whose values and cultures align with ours.
Contingent Selection
Contingent Selection is a highly effective method for clients wanting a fast and nimble service without incurring up-front fees, as well as clients working with multiple recruiters. A fee becomes payable upon successful candidate placement only. The recruitment process will include unbranded advertising across various online mediums; tapping into our vast candidate networks and database; direct approaches to targeted individuals and word-of-mouth referrals. The assignment can be cancelled at any time with no fee payable.
Contingent Exclusive Selection
Contingent Exclusive Selection is a highly collaborative, successful method for clients not wanting to incur up-front fees but wanting more rigour around process and reporting. A fee becomes payable upon successful candidate placement only. The recruitment process will include unbranded advertising across various online mediums; tapping into our vast candidate networks and database; direct approaches to targeted individuals and word-of-mouth referrals. All candidates regardless of the source will be included in the qualification and benchmarking process for invoicing purposes.
Retained Executive Search
A robust and rigorous search process involving extensive due diligence, suitable for senior leadership roles, complex or sensitive roles. The process usually involves undertaking a market map of agreed sectors, segments or organisations, qualifying individuals who could be potential fits in terms of skills and experience. This includes unbranded advertising across various online mediums; tapping into our vast candidate networks and database; direct approaches to targeted individuals and word-of-mouth referrals. All candidates regardless of the source will be included in the qualification and benchmarking process for invoicing purposes. The fee is payable in three instalments.
Additional Services
Market advice and guidance on salary packaging which corresponds with what we are seeing in the market. This includes advice on base salary, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, compressed and flexible working arrangements as well as other incentives which may assist in attracting and retaining top talent. We can arrange for resume and background checks, criminal and bankruptcy checks, psychometric tests and/or verbal, written, numerical or similar tests, proof of mandatory vaccinations, proof of professional qualifications and practicing certificates as agreed in advance, in writing with the client. Any extra costs incurred are usually passed onto the client.
Meet our team
Catherine Wolfe-Coote
Managing Director | Head of Legal, Company Secretary and Governance
Aislyn Jennings
Executive Search Partner
Keziah Raja
Executive Assistant & Recruitment Coordinator
Alice Warner
Executive Assistant & Recruitment Coordinator
Andrew Peters
Career Coach
Kristine Hansen
Corporate Communications Manager
Brendan Zuza
Privacy, Cyber & Data Officer
“In my capacity as General Counsel, Company Secretary and Head of Compliance, I have given all my roles to Catherine to fill as she understands exactly what I need and delivers quality candidates. Having worked with Catherine for over a decade across large multinational organisations as well as top ASX listed companies, I can honestly say that her local network as well as her technical knowledge sets her apart from others in the industry. As the Founding Director of Greenfields, Catherine takes an active interest in ensuring her team deliver a professional, seamless executive recruitment process across all areas of Legal, Compliance and Company Secretarial Recruitment. I look forward to working with Catherine again the future.”
– Matt Sinnamon, General Counsel and Company Secretary, OneVentures