Compliance Solicitor

• Do you have a keen interest in compliance?
• Is your attention to detail second to none?
• Do you enjoy writing and simplifying complicated material?
• Are you looking for a workplace that enjoys the benefits of working from home and in the office?

About the organisation:
Law Compliance is a team within Health Legal.

It provides a legislative compliance service to a broad range of (profit and not for profit) industries across Australia, including healthcare providers, aged care providers, welfare organisations, supermarkets, resources providers, charities, education bodies from childcare to university, and various government agencies.

Our team determines which laws apply to an organisation and then provides regular updates on any changes to them.

About the role:
The Compliance Solicitor can be a full-time or part-time position. The work involves reviewing legislation and advising clients on their regulatory compliance obligations, so sound statutory interpretation and legal research skills and attention to detail are key skills required in this role.

It is a unique opportunity to work in a family friendly firm with the ability to work between our South Melbourne office and from home (with all necessary IT equipment being provided).

Duties:
Assist with the delivery and development of the Law Compliance products including:

• receiving legislative alerts
• determining which Acts and Regulations apply to our clients
• drafting and preparing compliance registers, self-assessment questions, alerts and training brochures
• drafting case summaries
• advising clients on their regulatory compliance obligations

Skills:

• strong technical skills relating to statutory interpretation, attention to detail, accuracy and drafting in clear concise language
• strong research skills
• ability to manage multiple tasks within strict timeframes
• ability to ensure all product and client content deadlines are met
• ability to work within a team environment and develop working relationships with team members.

Key requirements:

To be our successful candidate, you will be a solicitor admitted in an Australian jurisdiction with:

• 1- 3 PQE
• 1-2 years’ experience in researching, interpreting and summarising legislation
• proven experience in summarising new legislative changes and Court judgments into plain English
• proven experience in preparing written advice on the application of legislation to an organisation (under supervision)
• experience determining which laws organisations must comply with
• an approachable and professional manner when dealing with clients
• good judgement and common sense
• the ability to work in South Melbourne at least 2 days a week is preferred.

What we offer

• Values driven, flexible, hybrid work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Clear career pathways
• Generous reward and recognition program

To apply:

Please send your CV with a covering letter to briony.black@healthlegal.com.au. The covering letter should address the key requirements listed above.

Only applications that include a covering letter addressing the key requirements will be reviewed.