Business Details
10 Years
experience
Specialist Legal & Governance Executive Recruitment
Greenfields is a Sydney-based specialist executive recruitment and search firm established in 2016, focusing exclusively on legal, company secretary, and corporate governance appointments. We provide agile and bespoke solutions that differ from traditional agency or headhunting models, building strong relationships with emerging talent and senior-level candidates. Our portfolio spans top ASX-listed companies, multinational corporations, SMEs, and not-for-profit organisations. We conduct thorough analysis to align commercial goals with internal frameworks and strategic objectives, delivering contingent recruitment, interim recruitment, and retained search services. Our retained search process includes market mapping and skills matrix assessments for senior leadership roles.As champions of environmental, social, and governance principles, we assist clients in achieving diversity and inclusion targets while maintaining stringent privacy, cyber, and data governance policies. We actively participate in community initiatives to support disadvantaged groups and environmental sustainability. Our core values of professionalism, integrity, and quality guide our partnerships with clients whose cultures align with ours. Founded by Catherine Wolfe-Coote, we have become a market leader in this niche area through our deep industry knowledge and extensive networks.
Services
Contingent Recruitment
Retained Executive Search
Interim Recruitment
Market Advice
Reference Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in legal and governance recruitment.
- Our bespoke solutions differ from traditional agency or headhunting models.
- We are market leaders in niche legal and governance executive appointments.
- We champion environmental, social, and governance principles in recruitment.
- Our team maintains deep networks with senior-level candidates and leaders.
What people say
High calibre candidates
Deep market knowledge
Smooth process
Responsive and professional
Exceptional candidates
Services
Contingent Recruitment
Contingent Recruitment provides fast, flexible recruitment solutions without upfront fees. We utilise unbranded advertising, candidate networks, and direct outreach to identify suitable professionals. Payment occurs only upon successful candidate placement, offering clients cost control and scalability for roles requiring immediate talent acquisition.
Retained Executive Search
Retained Executive Search delivers comprehensive leadership appointments through market mapping and targeted candidate engagement. This rigorous process suits senior, complex roles requiring in-depth due diligence. We conduct unbranded advertising, direct approaches, and benchmarking to ensure high-calibre appointments with structured payment terms for long-term strategic hires.
Interim Recruitment
Interim Recruitment offers fixed-term contract professionals for parental leave, projects, or transitional needs. We facilitate contract-to-permanent conversions while ensuring candidates receive pro-rata remuneration. Clients benefit from flexible resourcing solutions that maintain organisational continuity during leadership transitions or capacity constraints.
Market Advice
Market Advice provides tailored insights on salary packaging and remuneration trends. We analyse base salaries, incentives, and flexible working arrangements to help clients attract top talent. Our guidance reflects current market conditions, ensuring competitive positioning for executive appointments across legal and governance sectors.
Reference Services
Reference Services include psychometric testing, background checks, and qualification verification. We coordinate written references and mandatory compliance verifications to ensure candidate suitability. These additional services provide clients with comprehensive due diligence for executive appointments requiring technical expertise and cultural alignment.
People
Catherine Wolfe-Coote
Managing Director
Founder of Greenfields with 20+ years' experience in legal and governance recruitment. Recognised market leader specialising in senior in-house legal and governance appointments. Member of AICD, ACC, and GIA, with expertise in regulated industries.
Aislyn Jennings
Executive Search Partner
Specialises in in-house legal counsel and company secretary recruitment across ASX-listed and high-growth organisations. Holds bachelor's degree and background in talent development. Active AICD member with consultative approach to candidate-company alignment.
Keziah Raja
Executive Assistant
Supports executive recruitment delivery with strong organisational skills. Coordinates candidate communications, meeting arrangements, and industry events. Maintains high standards of administrative support for Greenfields' recruitment processes since joining in 2023.
Alice Warner
Executive Assistant
Manages end-to-end recruitment coordination including interviews, reference checks, and candidate assessments. Brings expertise in C-suite support and stakeholder management. Organises industry events to enhance Greenfields' market presence and candidate engagement.
Kristine Hansen
Corporate Communications
Transforms complex information into clear corporate communications with 25+ years' experience. Specialises in market announcements, tender documentation, and branding. Works closely with Greenfields to maintain consistent market messaging and corporate identity.
Questions
What areas do you specialise in?
We specialise in legal, company secretary, and corporate governance executive recruitment across ASX-listed, multinational, and not-for-profit sectors.
What recruitment models do you offer?
We provide contingent recruitment, retained executive search, and interim recruitment solutions tailored to senior leadership requirements.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We use market mapping, skills matrix assessments, psychometric testing, and comprehensive reference checks to verify candidate suitability and cultural alignment.
Do you work with not-for-profit organisations?
Yes, we actively support not-for-profits with governance and leadership appointments, maintaining our commitment to community initiatives.
How do payment terms work?
Contingent recruitment charges upon placement. Retained search involves staged payments. Interim contracts are pro-rata with client remuneration.
What ESG initiatives do you support?
We champion diversity and inclusion targets, maintain strict data governance policies, and participate in environmental and community uplift programs.
