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Form of workG+T is a leading transactions, regulatory and disputes law firm. We handle some of the most complex transactions in Australia, advising acquirers, targets and financiers. We are trusted by clients on sensitive regulatory investigations and approvals, litigation and Royal Commissions.
Our firm is also committed to outstanding citizenship. Our pro bono legal service has a proud track record and we champion important causes, such as marriage equality and reconciliation with Australia’s Indigenous peoples. We have the highest proportion of women partners among major Australian law firms.
The role
Due to growth, this is a new role within our inhouse Legal and risk team, who provides advice to G+T's senior management, Practice Group Leaders and Partners on a range of issues and facilitates compliance with applicable laws and legal best practice.
Operating in a fast paced and agile environment, this role is varied and will see you:
- Assist with legal, risk and Compliance issues that affect the firm.
- Assist with the internal conflict clearing process and the resolution of any identified conflicts.
- Manage the establishment and maintenance of information barriers, collaborating with in-house lawyers and other stakeholders.
- Assist with the firm’s securities trading clearance process.
- Provide training on policies and procedures.
- Monitor and update multiple firm registers.
- Support on a variety of risk and Compliance issues and key projects and initiatives
- Provide support to the General Counsel and assist with ad hoc admin duties
We’re looking for someone who is keen to learn and to be involved in a broad range of activities and tasks and who is a great team player.
In addition, you will have:
- A very high level of attention to detail and strong communication and project management skills
- Strong computer literacy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
- A passion for process improvement
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and team working skills
- A strong client service ethic and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders across G+T
- The ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- The ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks and stakeholders with the confidence to ask for assistance when needed
- Previous administration experience, ideally within professional services (desirable, not essential)
Gilbert + Tobin will offer you a welcoming, flexible and professional working environment. In addition to top of market remuneration, we provide our people with benefits such as up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, a subsidised café, subsidised gym membership, ‘end of trip facilities’, exclusive retail discounts, social events, and much more, which you can view here: http://bit.ly/GTFLYER
Our Sydney office is based in beautiful sunlit open planned offices with panoramic views of the city and easy access to public transport, restaurants, cafes and exercise facilities.
How to apply
Please submit your interest via our careers website with a covering letter and CV.
Should you have any questions about the role, or require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please contact Alice Rettie at *******@gtlaw.com.au
We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture which fosters and celebrates difference. For G+T it is about diversity of thinking and bringing people's life experience into the mix and making sure that we are as diverse as the Australian community.
