Debra Counsell joined BlueScope Steel in 2014 following an international career, extending over 25 years, in partner and equivalent roles at leading global law firms. She was appointed to BlueScope's executive leadership team in January 2017 and has responsibility for legal affairs. Ms Counsell specialises in commercial law, major projects, infrastructure and project finance and has worked throughout Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East advising corporate, government and financial institution clients on various commercial matters, in particular foreign investments, development and strategic projects (including mergers and acquisitions), corporate law and governance, in a variety of industries including mining, resources, energy and defence. Ms Counsell was general counsel of corporate at BlueScope and was responsible for the legal requirements of all strategic and development projects of the company as well as all corporate head office legal requirements.
