Our client, a commercially focussed law firm, is seeking a proactive Practice Support Lawyer to join their engaging and collaborative team.

Knowledge team

This role will report into the Head of Risk Management and Compliance. You will provide a key role in shaping the firm's operational excellence.

Position Description

In this role, you will contribute to the implementation and maintenance of quality management, risk management, and compliance systems.
You will :

• assist with the implementation and maintenance of quality and risk management systems aligned with ISO9001 and ISO31000;
• assist in them management of potential legal and commercial conflicts;
• advise lawyers on the application of the solicitors conduct rules and legal profession legislation;
• assist with new client intake processes including KYC and AML compliance
• review and provide advice on client agreements and supplier contracts;
• assist with firm wide governance, risk, and compliance matters, including privacy, data protection, and cyber security response plans;
• assist to update and maintain policies, conduct internal audits and deliver training to ensure exceptional client service;
• develop trusted and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders throughout the firm including, General Counsel, Ethics Committee members, partners and staff.

Requirements

You will most likely have:

• 3 years’ + PAE from a law firm or in-house legal team
• experience reviewing and drafting contracts and advising on regulatory compliance.  Ideally, you will have experience handling risk, compliance and ethical issues within a law firm;
• excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and commercial acumen;
• strong analytical, research and drafting skills;
• the ability to collaborate seamlessly and build relationships with legal teams and colleagues across the firm, as well work autonomously when required; and
• a proactive mindset and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks of varying sizes and competing deadlines

For further information, please contact Alex Rees on +61 411 554 795 or alex@montgomeryadvisory.com.au.