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Greenfields is a Sydney based, specialist Executive Recruitment & Search firm focusing exclusively on Legal, Company Secretary and Corporate Governance.
Top 7 AI Legal Risks General Counsel Face in 2025
General Counsel and chief legal officers are navigating a moment of rapid change and rising pressure in 2025. Their roles are expanding to manage risk at an "unparalleled pace". This includes addressing data protection, AI opportunities and AI legal risks. They are...
Closing the AI Readiness Gap: What General Counsel Need to Know to Stay Competitive
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from novelty to necessity in the legal sector. Recent surveys indicate that enthusiasm for AI is high among in-house lawyers, but their readiness is lagging. A 2025 keynote hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel...
ACC Evening Cocktails & Networking Event • Sponsored by Greenfields
Explore photos from the evening cocktails and networking event, welcoming the Association of Corporate Council (ACC) members to our new offices. Sponsored & held by Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search. What is ACC "The Association of Corporate Counsel...
ESG Changes Globally in 2025: What Australian Directors Need to Know
The landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities is constantly evolving, and recent shifts in the United States are prompting a re-evaluation of these issues globally. For Australian directors, understanding these changes and their potential...
Ethics Index 2024 AI Report | Governance Institute of Australia
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries and influencing our daily lives, but its ethical implications continue to raise important questions. The Ethics Index is an annual nationwide survey that examines perceptions of ethical issues in Australian...
Navigating Director Duties and Compliance Obligations in an Evolving Landscape
In today’s business world, directors are facing ever more complex regulatory challenges and compliance obligations, particularly in navigating financial and non-financial risks. As stakeholder expectations rise and regulatory bodies such as ASIC intensify their...
Legal Recruitment Success in 2024: Find the Right Fit for Businesses & Talent Alike
Legal recruitment is more than filling positions; it’s about crafting a synergy between organisations and legal professionals. Whether you’re in the market to hire or seeking your next role, understanding the intricacies of recruitment is key. This article unpacks the...
Successful Digital Transformation for Board Members
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the digital age presents both unparalleled opportunities and unprecedented risks. As businesses strive to adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment, the role of corporate boards becomes increasingly crucial. It is...
Empowering Decision-Making in Legal and Corporate Governance
Explore the pivotal role of effective governance and decision-making in driving organisational success. Below we provide key insights from a range of sources into how these elements can enhance strategic decisions and operational efficiency, offering practical...
The directors’ dilemma: skin in the game or independence
The dilemma of Directors balancing the need to have stake in the company's success, yet also the independence to make unbiased decisions. Read this concise summary of this AFR article which discusses the directors' dilemma and the trends of directors moving forward....
The Evolving Role of Chief Sustainability Officers
Learn how the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) is shifting shift from a PR-centric role to a more strategic role significant to a company's long term value creation. This post references material from this article from the Harvard Business Review....
In-House Lawyers better placed to adapt to AI
In-House Lawyers are better positioned for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) than private practice firms, according to legal influencer Alex Su. Learn why below from this article shared from Lawyers Weekly. THIS ARTICLE'S KEY TAKEAWAYS: Corporate or...