About 3 Degrees Legal
3 Degrees Legal provides executive-level legal and governance leadership for organisations navigating growth, complexity and increased scrutiny.
We partner with boards, founders and executive teams who need senior legal judgment - without building a full internal function.
With many years’ experience as General Counsel, Company Secretary and governance leader across sectors including energy, technology, education, aged care and the for-purpose sector, founder Clare Baxter understands the challenges organisations face when balancing legal risk, governance responsibilities and commercial opportunity.
Who We Are
We are not a traditional law firm. 3 Degrees Legal operates as a strategic partner to leadership teams - providing clear, commercially grounded advice aligned to executive decision-making.
Our approach is defined by:
Clarity first - plain English advice you can act on.
Commercial judgement - risk framed in business terms
Governance discipline - frameworks that enable growth, not slow it
About Clare Baxter
Clare Baxter is the founder of 3 Degrees Legal and an experienced General Counsel and governance leader with more than 15 years’ experience in executive roles.
Clare brings a systems-led approach - designing legal and governance frameworks that are practical to implement and easy to maintain.
Clare has advised boards and C-suite leaders across energy, technology, education, aged care, and the for-purpose sector.
Clare is trusted for her ability to combine legal precision with commercial pragmatism - bringing calm clarity to complex, high-stakes environments.
Experience & Leadership
Executive General Counsel & Company Secretary experience
Trusted advisor to boards and executive teams
Deep experience in governance frameworks, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance
Known for practical, outcomes-focused advice
“Boards and executives deserve legal leadership that brings clarity, not complexity.”