Risk & Compliance Officer

• Part-Time - 2-3 days per week
• Award winning Australian private practice
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture

About the Company

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach.

Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, Risk the Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for embedding the risk and compliance framework and policies within the firm.

Responsibilities 

• Support practice and business services groups to develop a risk-based internal audit program/framework. Record, collect and report on compliance with our various regulatory obligations.
• Assist in the development and operation of suitable and efficient processes for assurance, including a technology platform for compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with practice and business services groups, to respond to reasonable client requests for evidence/assurance of our compliance with our various regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate a rolling calendar and schedule regular risk meetings with practice and business services groups and follow-up on non-compliant and outstanding tasks.
• Assist in developing and formatting risk heat maps.
• Monitor and maintain the risk register system.
• Record incidents in the risk register system and monitor until closure.
• Prepare risk and compliance reports.
• Provide assistance in compiling information on Risk & Compliance for reporting to the Board.
• Assist in maintaining the firm's Business Continuity Plan and collaborate with Technology organise annual business continuity testing.
• Coordinate training sessions involving internal subject matter experts on regulatory risk and compliance areas including modern slavery, anti-money laundering, data security.
• Maintain materials provided by internal subject matter experts on key regulatory compliance areas on SharePoint.
• Undertake and participate in other risk and compliance initiatives as required.

About You 

• Successful applicants bring experience in providing administrative support to a risk and compliance, or audit team gained in either private practice or an in-house role.
• Adept at keeping up to date with best practice pertaining to audits and compliance.
• Tertiary qualification (e.g. Certificate IV in Compliance and Risk Management (10131NAT), or a Diploma of Quality Auditing (BSB51615) and/or demonstrated experience in compliance
• A focus on continuous improvement
• A highly developed customer service ethic
• Demonstrate excellent collaboration and teamwork capability to build and maintain productive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise work to meet key deliverables.
• An ability to work through problems and exercise sound judgement on when to escalate.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• A professional, client focused and ethical approach.
• A resilient nature with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Champion and promote firmwide procurement.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work to ensure out comes are achieved in a timely manner.

Culture

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include: 

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team.
• Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day.
• Home office allowance: deck out your home office with a $250 annual office allowance.
• Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal.

How to apply

Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information.

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.