Overview
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Base pay range
A$120,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr
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Provide expert legal, compliance, and governance support across litigation, contracts, risk, and regulatory matters in a leading, innovative law firm.
Work Autonomously in a Supportive In-House Legal Team | 4 or 5 days p/w
Strong Professional development | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits
Varied & Interesting Matters | No more timesheets & billable hours
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.
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 andtrusted legal advisor, your main responsibilities are:-
Adviseon governance, legal structures, partnerships, and commercial agreements.
Managelitigation, employment disputes, FOI requests, and subpoenas.
Overseerisk, insurance portfolios, claims handling, and policy renewals.
Draft and reviewcontracts, support procurement, and lead tender processes.
Leadon compliance, privacy, AML, modern slavery, audits, and legal training.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:-
Bringcirca 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.
Demonstrateexpertise in compliance, legal operations, and professional standards.
Applyexperience across litigation, digital, commercial, and contract law.
Utilisestrong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills to influence outcomes.
Showcaseattention to detail, tech-savviness, and a commitment to excellence.
About our client
Employing over 700 staff nationally our client is aprominentnationallaw firm that has developed astrong, recognised brand.
They are innovative andproudly Australianwith a down to earth, cohesive and energetic culture.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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