About the role
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will work autonomously to help support the General Counsel in managing a broad portfolio of legal, regulatory, and governance matters. This role is integral to the firm's internal legal operations and risk management requiring a strong understanding of law firm practices, regulatory frameworks and ethical standards.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy working in a stunning office location overlooking the Sydney Harbour, market leading paid parental leave, professional development, wellbeing programs, recognition awards, and health insurance discounts.
Duties
As a highly skilled, proactive and
trusted legal advisor
, your main responsibilities are:
Advise
on governance, legal structures, partnerships, and commercial agreements.
Manage
litigation, employment disputes, FOI requests, and subpoenas.
Oversee
risk, insurance portfolios, claims handling, and policy renewals.
Draft and review
contracts, support procurement, and lead tender processes.
Lead
on compliance, privacy, AML, modern slavery, audits, and legal training.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
Bring
circa 4-6 years' PAE, ideally in a law firm or corporate legal department. You will have experience in corporate commercial, mergers & acquisitions and/or commercial litigation.
Demonstrate
expertise in compliance, legal operations, and professional standards.
Apply
experience across litigation, digital, commercial, and contract law.
Utilise
strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills to influence outcomes.
Showcase
attention to detail, tech-savviness, and a commitment to excellence.
About our client
Employing over 700 staff nationally our client is a
prominent
national
law firm that has developed a
strong, recognised brand
. They are innovative and
proudly Australian
with a down to earth, cohesive and energetic culture.
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Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sharon Henderson | Partner
Legal People
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