Where governance, legal and compliance are crafted with intention.
Boutique in‑house style company secretariat, governance and legal support for boards, chairs, executives and leaders.
Boutique Company Secretary Services for Tasmanian organisations | In-House style legal advice for Boards, Executive & Leaders | Governance Advisory for Growing Organisations
Who we work with
We support organisations that need the capability and assurance of an in‑house Company Secretary or legal team, but are not large enough to justify dedicated internal roles. Many of our clients operate in environments where good governance, clear processes and proportionate legal support are important to their work.
We work with:
Small to medium organisations that require experienced governance and legal capability without the cost or overhead of a full‑time team.
Boards, Chairs, CEOs and Leadership Teams who value calm, practical advice that strengthens decision‑making and supports good governance.
Government businesses and regulated entities navigating statutory obligations, reporting requirements and sector‑specific compliance expectations.
Community and not‑for‑profit organisations, including those delivering essential services, seeking fit‑for‑purpose governance and legal frameworks as they grow.
Indigenous organisations and community‑controlled entities, where culturally informed, proportionate and respectful governance support is essential.
Commercial organisations that need commercially grounded legal insight and governance maturity without building an internal legal function.
Across all sectors, we become the steady, in‑house style partner organisations rely on providing the structure, clarity and capability they need, at a scale that fits
Our Services
Company Secretariat Services - Governance Advisory & Board Support
We strengthen Boards and executives with clear, proportionate and contemporary governance support across compliance, organisational assurance and Board operations. Our work spans statutory and regulatory compliance, uplift of governance frameworks and core documents, director capability and performance, and the end‑to‑end management of Board and Committee processes. Through calm, experienced and practical support, we help organisations meet their obligations, make well‑informed decisions and operate with confidence
Commercial & Corporate Legal Advice
We provide clear, commercially grounded legal support across contracting, procurement, regulatory compliance, privacy, integrity and dispute management. Our approach brings together in‑house experience and governance expertise to help organisations meet their obligations, navigate complexity and make well‑informed decisions. From commercial agreements and procurement processes to privacy frameworks, compliance programs, licensing, grants and dispute resolution, we offer practical, proportionate advice tailored to your operating environment along with Board‑ready legal insight on emerging issues, legislative changes and organisational risk.
Our Story
The Atelier Legal Governance Compliance was founded on more than two decades of experience in corporate law, governance and board advisory practice. Its Founder and Managing Director, Jacqueline Nicholls‑Jungmann, established The Atelier Legal Governance Compliance to offer organisations a more thoughtful, crafted and intentional approach to governance and in‑house style legal and compliance support.
The name Atelier comes from the French tradition of the workshop — a place where skilled practitioners work with care, judgement and precision, shaping solutions rather than producing them to a template. This philosophy sits at the heart of everything we do. We believe governance, legal and compliance work is most effective when it is crafted deliberately, collaboratively and with a deep understanding of each organisation’s context.
The Atelier Legal Governance Compliance supports Boards, Chairs, executives and leadership teams. We bring experienced, considered and practical insight to governance, legal and compliance matters, helping organisations make clear decisions, strengthen accountability frameworks and embed good practice. Our work is grounded in calm, proportionate and purposeful advice focused on what genuinely matters for statutory compliance, public confidence and effective leadership, without unnecessary complexity or administrative burden.
Today, The Atelier Legal Governance Compliance operates from the historic Roxburgh House at 162 Elizabeth Street, Hobart — a fitting home for a practice built on craftsmanship, clarity and intention.
Our Team
Jacqueline Nicholls-Jungmann
Founder & Managing Director
Jacqueline Nicholls‑Jungmann is a senior legal, governance and compliance professional with more than two decades of experience supporting Boards, executives and complex organisations across government, essential services, commercial enterprises and global markets. She is the Founder of The Atelier Legal Governance Compliance, a practice dedicated to delivering clear, practical and commercially grounded Company Secretariat, governance and in‑house style legal support.
Jacqueline has held senior leadership roles across multiple sectors, including as General Counsel, Company Secretary, Lead Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel. Her career has taken her throughout Australia — from metropolitan centres to remote Indigenous communities in Queensland and the Northern Territory giving her a deep appreciation for the diverse contexts in which governance and compliance operate. In 2018, she relocated to Tasmania and now calls it home, where she lives with her husband Matthew and their two children Isobel and Jorge.
Across her career, Jacqueline has built a reputation for:
Excellence in governance and Company Secretariat practice, ensuring Boards are informed, supported and able to make sound strategic decisions
Clear, contextualised legal advice that is risk‑calibrated and aligned with organisational objectives
Designing and implementing compliance frameworks that uplift capability and embed accountability
Leading organisational change in privacy, data governance, whistleblowing, public interest disclosures and regulatory compliance
Building high‑performing teams and sustainable processes that strengthen organisational resilience
Her experience spans statutory compliance, government business enterprises, commercial contracting, risk management, privacy law, regulatory obligations and Board governance. She is known for her clarity, integrity and ability to translate complex legal and governance requirements into practical, workable solutions.
Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a Certificate in Governance Practice, has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course and holds a Tasmanian Practising Certificate. She has served on several Boards, including as Chairperson, and maintains a strong commitment to strengthening governance capability across the community sector.
Through The Atelier Legal Governance Compliance, Jacqueline partners with organisations seeking a trusted, experienced and collaborative adviser who can elevate governance maturity, streamline compliance, and support Boards and executives to operate with confidence.
Let’s Work Together
Acknowledgement of Country
The Atelier Legal Governance Compliance acknowledges the palawa people as the Traditional Owners of lutruwita (Tasmania), and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture, and acknowledge the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Always was, always will be - sovereignty was never ceded.